Oakland, California, United States, December 2024 – Ellen Sexton has taken on the role of Chief Growth Officer at Blue Shield of California, a leading nonprofit health plan serving 4.7 million members. Reporting directly to the CEO, Ellen will oversee strategic initiatives to drive membership growth, enhance market presence, and deliver innovative solutions to support Blue Shield’s mission of creating a sustainable healthcare system.
Before joining Blue Shield of California, Ellen was the Chief Operating Officer at Curative, where she played a key role in optimizing operations and implementing transformative healthcare initiatives during her tenure.
Ellen also founded ES Healthcare Advisory and Consulting, where she advised private equity firms and healthcare organizations on acquisitions, strategic planning, and market positioning.
At Humana, Ellen served as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Specialty and Group Benefits, where she led a $3 billion revenue business, significantly increasing membership and introducing innovations in AI-driven customer service and telehealth.
Ellen’s leadership experience includes a tenure as CEO of UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Wisconsin, where she drove significant growth and operational excellence, earning multiple accolades for market-leading performance.
About Blue Shield of California
Blue Shield of California, founded in 1939 and headquartered in Oakland, is a tax-paying, nonprofit health plan committed to making healthcare accessible and affordable for all. Serving 4.7 million members, the organization offers a wide range of services, including health, dental, vision, Medicaid, and Medicare plans, supported by a team of 7,800 employees and generating $22.9 billion in annual revenue.
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