Teladoc Health, Inc. (NYSE: TDOC), the global leader in whole-person virtual care, has announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Charles “Chuck” Divita, III, as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Along with his new role as CEO, Mr. Divita has also joined Teladoc Health’s Board of Directors.
Mr. Divita brings a wealth of experience from GuideWell, a leading health solutions organization that includes Florida Blue, Florida’s market-leading health plan. As Executive Vice President of Commercial Markets at GuideWell, he oversaw $23 billion in revenue and managed Florida Blue’s individual consumer, insured group, and large/national account self-funded businesses, along with various supporting functions. He has a proven track record of growth, innovation, and advancing new healthcare models. Prior to his EVP role, Mr. Divita served as GuideWell’s Chief Financial Officer.
“In today’s healthcare landscape, Chuck exemplifies experience, respect, and competence among executives, and we are pleased to welcome him to Teladoc Health,” said David B. Snow, Jr., Chairman of the Teladoc Health Board of Directors. “We are confident we have selected an innovative and visionary leader capable of delivering growth at scale, value for our clients, and positive relationships with all our partners and colleagues. His extensive experience with large healthcare and public companies makes him a tremendous asset to Teladoc Health. We also extend our sincere thanks to Mala Murthy for her contributions as acting CEO.”
“I’m honored and grateful to the Board for this opportunity,” said Divita. “Teladoc Health has secured a leading position in the marketplace, and I look forward to working closely with my new colleagues to build upon this foundation, advance key strategic priorities, and ensure the company is positioned for long-term, sustainable success. This will provide new opportunities to positively impact healthcare and the health and wellbeing of the people we serve.”
Before joining GuideWell, Mr. Divita was the Chief Financial Officer of FPIC Insurance Group, a publicly traded P&C insurer focused on the medical professional liability sector. He has served on the boards of Prime Therapeutics, Availity, and Vim, among others, and is dedicated to community service, having served on the boards of Ronald McDonald House of Jacksonville and Teach for America, and led the First Coast Heart Ball campaign. Mr. Divita is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA).
