Centene Corporation announced that Kenneth A. Burdick has retired from the company’s Board of Directors, effective July 28, 2026, and that Paul J. Diaz has been appointed to the Board, also effective July 28, 2026.
Burdick joined Centene’s Board of Directors in January 2022. Prior to joining the Board, he served as Executive Vice President of Products and Markets at Centene and, before that, was Chief Executive Officer of WellCare Health Plans.
Diaz is a Managing Partner at Cressey & Company, a private investment firm focused on investing in and cultivating high-quality healthcare firms. He previously served as President and CEO of Myriad Genetics, a genetic testing and precision medicine company, and before that as President and CEO of Kindred Healthcare, a Fortune 500 healthcare services company. Diaz has also served on the boards of DaVita and PharMerica.
Centene is a Fortune 500 healthcare enterprise offering products to more than 1 in 15 individuals across the nation, including Medicaid and Medicare members and individuals and families served by the Health Insurance Marketplace.
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“After careful consideration, I have decided the time is right to step down from the Centene Board to focus on personal priorities and other opportunities. It has been a privilege to serve Centene and support its mission of transforming the health of the communities it serves, one person at a time.”
Kenneth A. Burdick, Former Board Member, Centene
“Ken has been a valued member of our Board. His deep industry expertise, strategic perspective, and commitment to improving healthcare have made a meaningful impact on Centene. We are also pleased to welcome Paul Diaz to the Board. His extensive healthcare leadership experience, public company governance expertise and record of guiding organizations through growth and transformation will bring valuable perspective as Centene continues to advance its strategy and serve its members.”
Frederick H. Eppinger, Chair, Centene Board of Directors
“I am honored to join Centene’s Board of Directors and support a company with such a strong mission and commitment to improving the health of the communities it serves. I look forward to drawing on my experience across the healthcare industry to help advance innovation, strengthen access to high-quality care and support Centene’s continued impact for its members and stakeholders.”
Paul J. Diaz, Board Member, Centene
