In order to better acknowledge the business’s size and scope, extend leaders’ skills, and support Centene’s ongoing development and innovation, the company established the Office of the President (00P). Michael Neidorff, Brent Layton, and Sarah London make up the OOP, which takes effect immediately.
- CEO: Michael Neidorff will continue to serve as Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer. Under the OOP, Mr. Layton and Ms. London will continue to report to Michael Neidorff. “Centene remains focused on innovation, growth, and agility. I am pleased to announce this organizational structure enhancement. It is consistent with managing a company of our size and scale and ensuring the continuity of our businesses under every circumstance,” said Mr. Neidorff.
- HealthPlan Exec: Brent Layton, previously appointed to President of U.S. Health plans, Products, and International and Executive Vice President will retain responsibility for Health Plans, Products, and International. Mr. Layton has worked with Centene for over 20 years, first as a consultant for five years and then joining Centene as an employee in 2006.
- Expertise: Mr. Layton has overseen the development and implementation of new health plans and international operations, as well as being on the front lines in Centene’s approach with state governments in developing effective and innovative managed care programs.
- Healthcare leader: Sarah London, previously appointed President, Health Care Enterprises and Executive Vice President of Advanced Technology, will continue in these roles. Health Care Enterprises is a portfolio of high growth companies independent of Centene health plans, designing differentiated platform capabilities and delivering industry-leading products and services to third-party customers.
- Enhanced performance: “Brent and Sarah are integral to our leadership team and, with this enhanced organizational structure, we are further positioning the company to grow and achieve even higher levels of performance to better serve the evolving needs of our members, providers, customers and shareholders”, said Mr. Neidorff.