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Highmark Health Names COO Karen Hanlon President

Highmark Health Names COO Karen Hanlon President

Summary

Karen Hanlon has been named the president of Highmark Health while continuing her role as COO. She has been with Highmark since 1997 and has played a significant role in its growth and strategic initiatives. Highmark Health operates in several states and provides health services and insurance.

Key Facts

  • Karen Hanlon was appointed as president of Highmark Health and will keep her COO position.
  • She reports to CEO David Holmberg and has been with Highmark since 1997.
  • Highmark Health has 44,000 employees and operates in Pennsylvania, Delaware, West Virginia, and New York.
  • During Hanlon's tenure, Highmark's revenue grew from $17 billion to a projected $33 billion by 2025.
  • She led the transition of Gateway Health into Highmark Wholecare and integrated the Health Now plan.
  • Hanlon was involved in a partnership with Google Cloud for better digital experiences.
  • Highmark reported $16.5 billion in revenue and $329 million in net income for the first half of 2025.
  • The company operates 14 hospitals and provides health insurance to over 7 million members.

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