Centene Appoints Finke to Oversee Medicaid and Commercial, Carson to Lead Medicare
Centene appointed Daniel Finke as Group President, Markets and Commercial, overseeing Medicaid and Commercial segments, and named Michael Carson Group President, Medicare and Specialty, adding Medicare Advantage, Part D, Duals and Specialty to his remit. Both will report to CEO Sarah London to pursue sustainable, profitable growth.
1. New Executive Leadership Structure
Centene created two new Group President roles reporting to CEO Sarah London, aiming to strengthen portfolio performance and drive profitable growth through focused market and specialty leadership.
2. Daniel Finke’s Role and Experience
Finke joins from Convey Health Solutions as Group President, Markets and Commercial, responsible for Medicaid and Commercial segments, drawing on over two decades of health plan leadership at CVS Health and Aetna.
3. Michael Carson’s Expanded Oversight
Carson transitions from Wellcare CEO to Group President, Medicare and Specialty, overseeing Medicare Advantage, Part D, Duals and Specialty businesses, leveraging nearly 30 years of healthcare leadership to improve access and outcomes.