Teladoc Health, Inc. (NYSE: TDOC), a global leader in comprehensive virtual care, has appointed Charles “Chuck” Divita, III, as its Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Alongside this role, Mr. Divita joins Teladoc Health’s Board of Directors with immediate effect.
Mr. Divita transitions to Teladoc Health from GuideWell, a prominent health solutions organization encompassing Florida Blue, where he held the position of Executive Vice President, Commercial Markets. In this role, he oversaw $23 billion in revenue, leading Florida Blue’s individual consumer, insured group, and large/national account self-funded businesses, in addition to managing various support functions. His tenure at GuideWell also included serving as Chief Financial Officer, where he played a pivotal role in financial leadership and strategy.
David B. Snow, Jr., Chairman of the Teladoc Health Board of Directors, commented, “Chuck brings a wealth of experience, respect, and strategic vision to Teladoc Health, making him an excellent addition to our team. We are confident in his ability to drive growth, deliver value to our clients, and foster positive relationships across our ecosystem. We extend our gratitude to Mala Murthy for her contributions as acting CEO.”
“I am deeply honored by the Board’s trust in appointing me as CEO,” said Mr. Divita. “Teladoc Health has established a strong presence in the healthcare industry, and I am excited to collaborate with my new colleagues to build on this foundation, advance our strategic priorities, and position the company for sustained success. Together, we will continue to innovate and positively impact healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.”
Prior to GuideWell, Mr. Divita served as Chief Financial Officer of FPIC Insurance Group, a publicly traded property and casualty insurer specializing in medical professional liability. He has also held board positions with Prime Therapeutics, Availity, and Vim, and is actively involved in community service, having contributed to organizations such as Ronald McDonald House of Jacksonville and Teach for America. Mr. Divita is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA).
