CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield has named Brian Pieninck, a former Aetna executive, as its new executive vice president overseeing the large group strategic business unit. Mr. Pieninck, who joined CareFirst last month, will be responsible for the operation, service, and sales of CareFirst's large group accounts.

During the past 18 years, Mr. Pieninck held a variety of leadership positions with Aetna, most recently serving as president of an Aetna subsidiary where he was responsible for the company's business interests and strategic expansion in North, Central, and South America, as well as the Caribbean.

Before that, Mr. Pieninck was president of Aetna's Southeast national accounts.

“Brian's extensive background in health care solutions, business development, and general management make him an excellent choice to lead CareFirst's large group strategic business unit,” said CareFirst President and Chief Executive Officer Chet Burrell. “I am confident he will expand upon our success and I look forward to his contribution to our leadership team.”

Learn more: www.carefirst.com.

Victoria Spears

Victoria Spears

Victoria Prussen Spears is senior vice president of Meyerowitz Communications Inc., a law firm marketing communications consulting company. A graduate of Sarah Lawrence College and Brooklyn Law School, Ms. Spears was an attorney at a leading New York City law firm before joining Meyerowitz Communications. She may be contacted at [email protected].

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