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Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer

AmeriHealth Caritas is part of the Independence Health Group in partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. AmeriHealth Caritas is one of the nation's leaders in health care solutions for those most in need. Operating in 19 states and the District of Columbia, AmeriHealth Caritas serves more than 5.5 million Medicaid, Medicare and CHIP members through its integrated managed care products, pharmaceutical benefit management and specialty pharmacy services, behavioral health services, and other administrative services. Headquartered in Philadelphia, AmeriHealth Caritas is a mission-driven organization with more than 30 years of experience serving low-income and chronically ill populations.

Senior business executive with Fortune 500 experience gained through leadership positions in corporate development, mergers & acquisitions, investment banking and the U.S. Navy. Rapidly promoted to senior leadership levels by delivering outstanding results. Extensive corporate development and finance experience achieved over the course of broad private and public company transactions and development work. -Direct responsibility for identification and execution of mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, partnerships, venture investments and other growth related activities. -Accountability for complete execution of transactions, including sourcing, valuation, due diligence activities, drafting and negotiation of definitive agreements, and closing and integration of acquired assets and operations. -Actively involved in strategic initiatives, including projects across corporate development, business/market development and product development. -Proven team builder with broad experience developing and mentoring junior resources to create impactful individuals and groups. Specialties: -Healthcare, with emphasis on healthcare services and managed care -Leadership and team building -Mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, partnerships -Sourcing/identification of strategic assets -Valuation analysis, financial modeling, revenue and cost synergies -Deal structure and financing -Negotiating - verbal as well as drafting/review of definitive agreements and transaction documents -Due diligence oversight and project management -Strategy - business strategy, strategic planning, value creation -M&A integration leadership -Running deal processes