Executive Moves

Becker's has reported 12 payer industry CEO moves in 2024.

Centene has named Nathan Landsbaum as its next CEO of markets and Medicaid. 

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana has promoted four employees to new executive positions. 

Humana's chief corporate affairs officer, William Fleming, PharmD, is leaving the company after a 30-year tenure.

SCAN Group has appointed five new executives, including a chief technology officer and chief marketing officer, to grow its Medicare Advantage business. 

CareSource has named David Herndon as president of its North Carolina market. 

Highmark has promoted Michael Edbauer, DO, to senior vice president of markets and named Jessica Cox as market president for Highmark Western and Northeastern New York.

UnitedHealth Group has named Ed Kaleta as senior vice president of external affairs. 

Independence Blue Cross has named two new vice presidents. 

Humana's new president and CEO Jim Rechtin is officially on the job.