KANSAS CITY, Mo. – January 30, 2015 – The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC) Board of Directors today announced the appointment of Danette K. Wilson as President and Chief Executive Officer. Wilson has been serving as the Interim President and CEO since August, 2014.
In the announcement, Thomas McCullough, Chairman of the Blue KC Board of Directors, noted that Wilson was the right person to lead the organization for many reasons. “Danette has made a significant positive impact on the day-to-day operations providing stability in the short time she has been serving as interim CEO.
“As a long-term employee, her influence has been felt throughout the company for years. Her ability to build relationships, strong leadership skills, and comprehensive knowledge of our company and the insurance industry position the organization for continued growth and long-term success.
“On behalf of the Board of Directors, I congratulate Danette on her promotion. We look forward to continued collaboration with her and the entire executive team.”
Wilson has been with Blue KC for more than 25 years. In that time, she has been trusted with various leadership positions in Sales and Marketing including Chief Marketing Officer.
Shortly following her appointment as Interim President and CEO, Wilson reorganized the executive team to better position the company to meet the changing demands of the marketplace.
Wilson represents Blue KC on the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) Board of Directors. Locally, she serves on the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, the Civic Council and the Kansas City Metropolitan Crime Commission.
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About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, the largest not-for-profit health insurer in Missouri and the only not-for-profit commercial health insurer in Kansas City, has been part of the Kansas City community since 1938. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City provides health coverage services to more than one million residents in the greater Kansas City area, including Johnson and Wyandotte counties in Kansas and 30 counties in Northwest Missouri. Our mission: to use our role as the area’s leading health insurer to provide affordable access to health care and to improve the health and wellness of our members. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. For more information on the company, visit BlueKC.com.