ST. LOUIS – Centene Corp. announced the creation of two new executive leadership positions, which will report to chief executive officer Sarah London. Centene has hired Daniel Finke as group president, Markets and Commercial, and appointed Michael Carson to group president, Medicare and Specialty.
"We are pleased to recognize Michael's continued leadership and excited to leverage Dan's deep industry expertise and track record of strategic execution," said Sarah London, CEO of Centene. "Their collective experience will be instrumental as we continue to strengthen performance across the portfolio and deliver sustainable, profitable growth."
Finke, a seasoned healthcare executive with more than two decades of experience leading and scaling complex health plan organizations across government and commercial markets, will oversee the Medicaid and Commercial segments. He joins Centene from Convey Health Solutions, where he served as CEO. Prior to joining Convey, he was executive vice president of CVS Health and President of Aetna, leading strategy and operations spanning Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial insurance businesses.
"I am excited to join Centene at a time of meaningful opportunity across government-sponsored healthcare and the individual market," said Finke. "Centene's mission-driven focus and strong market presence position the company to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions for members, providers and government partners. I look forward to working with the leadership team to drive long-term value for our stakeholders, including by positively impacting the health of the communities we serve."
As group president, Medicare and Specialty, Michael Carson will have expanded oversight of Centene's Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, Duals, and Specialty businesses. Carson's experience spans nearly three decades of healthcare leadership. Prior to joining Centene in January 2024 as CEO of its Medicare business, Wellcare, Carson served as CEO for Bright Healthcare and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, as well as CareAbout, a multi-specialty, value-based care delivery organization.
"In this expanded role, I will continue to build on the strong foundation we have established across our Medicare and specialty businesses," said group president, Medicare and Specialty, Michael Carson. "As the healthcare landscape evolves, our focus remains on improving affordability, access, and outcomes for the members we serve. In particular, we look forward to deepening our ability to provide a better, more integrated experience to those who need it most, including those who are dually eligible for Medicaid and Medicare."
