Centene names new communications chief

Centene Company has introduced that it has appointed Shannon T. Susko (pictured above) as senior vice chairman and chief communications officer.

In her new function, Susko can be chargeable for spearheading the event and execution of all of Centene’s inner and exterior communications, overseeing company popularity and advancing the corporate’s communications technique.

“Shannon is an achieved chief with a distinguished monitor report in strategic communications and a deep understanding of the healthcare and monetary panorama,” mentioned Sarah M. London, CEO of Centene. “Her background, breadth of expertise and management can be integral as she companions with our senior administration staff to amplify the Centene story, highlighting our mission, imaginative and prescient and values to stakeholders.”

Susko has greater than 20 years of expertise in strategic, company and disaster communications. Previous to becoming a member of Centene, she served at Edelman Smithfield as managing director and co-head of strategic conditions and investor relations and head of healthcare. She has additionally served as vice chairman of communications at World Technique Group.

Susko was the founding father of Susko & Co., a consulting agency that suggested shoppers within the healthcare and monetary providers industries. She additionally spent a decade at TriWest Healthcare Alliance, a Division of Protection-managed contractor chargeable for the administration of TRICARE, the US army’s healthcare program.

Susko is the newest addition to Centene’s roster. Final month, the corporate appointed Anika Gardenhire as its chief buyer expertise officer. In March, it introduced the appointment of Tanya McNally as chief folks officer

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