Pam Kehaly Named President of Anthem Blue Cross of California

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., July 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Pam Kehaly has been appointed president and general manager of Anthem Blue Cross of California. In this position, Kehaly will be responsible for the management of all local group health insurance business in California including sales, account service, marketing, underwriting and product delivery, as well as for maintaining customer relationships. In addition, she is responsible for the development of Anthem Blue Cross' long-term strategic direction and collaborating with local and state elected officials to improve the health of Californians. She will join the company on August 30.

"Pam has a proven record of delivering results," said Ken Goulet, president and chief executive officer of commercial business for Anthem's parent company. "Her extensive experience in P&L management, strategic planning, and operations management will be an asset to our California team and our commitment to delivering outstanding service to our customers and members throughout the state."

Kehaly has nearly 25 years of health insurance industry experience, including senior leadership sales and operational roles at Aetna and WellPoint. Most recently, Kehaly served as president of national accounts at Aetna. Prior to this assignment, Pam led Aetna's West Region National Accounts division. Before joining Aetna, Kehaly worked in a variety of sales and operations leadership positions in WellPoint's California market.

Kehaly also serves as a board member of Adaptive Business Leaders, and is an active member of Susan G. Komen Foundation, Los Angeles Division.

"I am delighted and proud to rejoin the Anthem Blue Cross team," said Kehaly. "The Company has made significant strides in improving quality outcomes for members and customers by working collaboratively with hospitals, providers and regulators. I look forward to continuing the constructive engagement with these constituents, as we work to address California's most difficult health care challenges."

About Anthem Blue Cross:

Anthem Blue Cross is the trade name of Blue Cross of California. Anthem Blue Cross and Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health Insurance Company are independent licensees of the Blue Cross Association.® ANTHEM is a registered trademark of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. The Blue Cross names and symbols are registered marks of the Blue Cross Association.

SOURCE Anthem Blue Cross of California