Centene Corporation announced that Suzy DePrizio has been appointed as Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. Ms. DePrizio will play a critical role in leading the company’s marketing strategy, brand position, and advertising.
- Life before Centene: Before joining Centene, Ms. DePrizio led Digital and eCommerce transformation for the Johnson & Johnson U.S. Consumer Health business, where she was responsible for accelerating growth and driving market leadership in online sales. Previously, she was Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Customer Strategy for Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health Canada.
- Early life and education: Before joining Johnson & Johnson, Suzy served as an officer in the U.S. Navy for over nine years, with worldwide assignments spanning four continents. Suzy holds a Bachelor of Arts, Government, from Harvard University and a Master of Business Administration from Duke University, The Fuqua School of Business.
- Expert leadership on board: “Suzy brings a unique skill set to our leadership team with 16 years of marketing leadership experience in the consumer health industry with Johnson & Johnson,” said Brent Layton, Executive Vice President and President of the U.S. Health Plans, Products, and International. “Suzy’s expertise and leadership will be critical in helping Centene continues to build its brands and drive growth among its diverse product portfolio.”
- Affordable high-quality products: Centene offers affordable and high-quality products to nearly 1 in 15 individuals across the nation, including Medicaid and Medicare members (including Medicare Prescription Drug Plans) as well as individuals and families served by the Health Insurance Marketplace, the TRICARE program, and individuals in correctional facilities.
- Focuses on long term health growths: The Company also serves several international markets, and contracts with other healthcare and commercial organizations to provide a variety of specialty services focused on treating the whole person. Centene focuses on long-term growth and the development of its people, systems, and capabilities so that it can better serve its members, providers, local communities, and government partners.
