What You Should Know:
– Teladoc Health, Inc. (NYSE: TDOC), the global leader in whole-person virtual care, has announced the appointment of Charles “Chuck” Divita, III, as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
– Alongside his role as CEO, Divita has also joined Teladoc Health’s Board of Directors.
Divita Bio/Background
Divita transitions to Teladoc Health from GuideWell, a prominent health solutions organization that includes Florida Blue, Florida’s leading health plan. As Executive Vice President of Commercial Markets at GuideWell, Divita was responsible for $23 billion in revenue and managed various business sectors including individual consumer, insured group, and large/national account self-funded businesses. His role also encompassed oversight of several supporting functions.
With a career marked by significant achievements in growth and innovation, Divita brings a wealth of experience to Teladoc Health. His leadership at GuideWell is noted for advancing new healthcare models and driving substantial revenue. Prior to his EVP role, Divita served as GuideWell’s Chief Financial Officer, further solidifying his expertise in financial management and strategic planning.
Before joining GuideWell, Divita was the Chief Financial Officer at FPIC Insurance Group, a publicly traded property and casualty insurer with a focus on medical professional liability. His extensive experience in financial leadership is complemented by his service on various boards, including Prime Therapeutics, Availity, and Vim.
“In today’s healthcare landscape, Chuck is the perfect example of experience, respect, and competence among executives, and we are pleased to welcome him to Teladoc Health,” said David B. Snow, Jr. Chairman of the Teladoc Health Board of Directors. “We are confident we have selected an innovative and visionary leader capable of delivering growth at scale, value for our clients and positive relationships with all our partners and colleagues. His combination of large healthcare company and public company experience make him a tremendous asset to Teladoc Health. We would also like to sincerely thank Mala Murthy for her contributions as acting CEO.”
