Elevance Health Tuesday announced several changes to its management ranks at both the health insurance business and its Carelon health services that includes new chief finance officers at each unit.
Elevance, which is the nation’s second largest health insurer behind UnitedHealth Group’s UnitedHealthcare, is best known for its operation of Anthem brand Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans in 14 states. In addition, Elevance manages Medicaid via contracts with multiple states and also sells individual coverage under the ACA known as Obamacare. The company also has a growing Carelon healthcare services business.
Like many of its rival health insurers, the company has been battling rising medical expenses from customers in its health plans and its stock price has been hit hard.
On Tuesday, the company, which will continue to be lead by longtime chief executive officer Gail Boudreauz, said the new “leadership appointments across its Health Benefits and Carelon organizations, positioning the company
to strengthen execution, enhance operational performance, and drive continued growth across its businesses.”
“As we continue to execute on our strategy, these leadership appointments strengthen our ability to deliver consistent, high-quality performance and drive continued growth,” said Gail Boudreaux, President and Chief Executive Officer of Elevance Health. “We remain focused on improving affordability,
enhancing outcomes, and delivering long-term value for the people and communities we serve.”
Elevance named the following executives to new positions:
* Aimée Dailey has been named President of Government Business, with responsibility for Medicare, Medicaid, Federal Government Solutions and Group Retiree Solutions. “Dailey has played a pivotal role in expanding Elevance Health’s government programs, strengthening state partnerships, and improving access and outcomes for millions of members,” the company said.
• Will Feest will serve as President of Carelon Insights, in addition to his role as Chief Operating Officer for Carelon. “Feest has led financial and operational strategy across Carelon, Commercial and Government Health Benefits, and will focus on advancing analytics-driven performance and strengthening enterprise alignment,” the company said.
• William Fleming will join the company as Chief Growth and Strategy Officer for Carelon, responsible for growth strategy, partnerships, and portfolio expansion. “Fleming brings more than 30 years of experience across healthcare services and insurance, including leadership roles at Humana where he drove innovation across pharmacy, home health, and care services,” the company said.
• Darrell Oliveira has been named Chief Financial Officer for Carelon, “bringing extensive experience in capital strategy, financial performance, and transformation, with prior leadership roles at MetLife, Prudential, and MassMutual,” the company said.
• Jeff Plante has been named Chief Financial Officer for the health benefits segment. “Most recently serving as President of Carelon Insights, Plante has led the growth of analytics, payment integrity, and value-based care solutions and brings deep experience across finance, operations, and strategy,” the company said.
The company didn’t announce any departures on Tuesday but a month ago the company said the top executive at Carelon, Peter D. Haytaian, who has been Executive Vice President and President of Carelon, is leaving the company effective May 4, 2026, in “order to devote more time to family commitments.”
“We’re not providing any additional changes beyond what was noted in the press release,” Elevance spokeswoman Leslie Porras said Tuesday morning.
