Bradley Fluegel, Former Chief Strategy & External Affairs Officer, WellPoint
Former Chief Strategy & External Affairs Officer, WELLPOINT, INC. Indianapolis
WELLPOINT, INC. Indianapolis, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and External Affairs Officer 2007 – 2010 Member of the CEO’s Executive Leadership Team for the nation’s largest health benefits company, with more than 33 million members in its affiliated health plans, and a total of more than 69 million individuals served through all subsidiaries. Responsible for long-term strategic planning, government affairs, corporate communications including public relations, corporate marketing, corporate development, international expansion, innovation and new business ventures.
AETNA, INC. Hartford, CT Senior Vice President, National Accounts, 2007 Vice President, Enterprise Strategy, 2005 – 2007 Accountable for the profit and loss of the National Accounts business and responsible for developing and executing on strategies that expand Aetna’s position as a leader in the large employer market. Worked closely with Aetna’s executive committee and Board to advance the company’s medium-and long-term business and enterprise strategies. Accountable for internal consulting group responsible for driving management process and operating efficiency across the enterprise.
REDEN & ANDERS (INGENIX CONSULTING) New York, NY Chief Executive Officer, 2002 – 2005 Led the substantial consulting, actuarial and management consulting practice that served all sectors of the health care industry. Negotiated sale of Tillinghast Health to Reden & Anders in October of 2002, after playing a lead role in evaluating strategic alternatives for the practice. Ingenix Leadership Team is a wholly owned subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group. In addition to leading the firm, sold and led a broad range of managerial, clinical, organizational design and financial consulting projects to guide executive decision-making for managed care organizations, health insurers, health care providers, and other organizations in the health industry.
TILLINGHAST-TOWERS PERRIN New York, NY Principal, Health Sector Market Leader, 2000 – 2002 Senior Consultant, 1997 – 2000 Consultant. 1995 - 1997 Directed the Health Sector Consulting Practice, focused on the health plan marketplace. Responsible for establishing the marketing and business development agenda for the sector, organizing and directing intellectual capital development efforts, and organizing and directing selling efforts. Served on Tillinghast North American Leadership Team and Tower Perrin’s Health and welfare Leadership Team. Sold and lead management consulting projects. Areas of focus included strategic planning, care management, organizational effectiveness, and product and marketing strategy.
HARVARD COMMUNITY HEALTH PLAN Brookline, MA Director, Product Development and Implementation, 1992 – 1994 Manager, Corporate Planning, 1990 – 1992 Senior Planner, Corporate Planning, 1988 - 1990 Managed product development and implementation, and oversaw the product portfolio, including Medicare, Medicaid and non-group products. Created, recruited and led new department that helped transform HCHP from an internally-focused, single-product company to a market-focused company offering multiple products. New products accounted for over one-third of corporate revenue growth during 1991-1994. Managed the development of strategic initiatives, new products and new business ventures. Served as internal consultant on strategic issues facing HCHP, including evaluation of acquisition opportunities.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN & CO. Seattle, WA Audit Senior 1983-1986, Health Care Practice Organized and led audits, feasibility studies and related projects for health care clients. Professional Designation: Certified Public Accountant.
EDUCATION –
HARVARD UNIVERSITY Cambridge, MA John F. Kennedy School of Government Masters Public Policy, 1986-1988
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON Seattle, WA Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, Cum Laude, 1983
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia, PA Wharton School of Business Health Care Management Lecturer, 1998 – Present