Agilon Health (AGL) announced that Steven Sell has stepped down as President, CEO, and a Director of the Board. Ronald A. Williams, the Company’s co-founder and Board Chairman since 2017, has been appointed Executive Chairman. Williams is an industry veteran with leadership experience at healthcare and technology companies including Aetna, where he was Chairman and CEO. agilon’s Board of Directors has established an Office of the Chairman to assume Sell’s responsibilities on an interim basis and accelerate execution of the Company’s priorities. The Office, led by Williams, includes Jeff Schwaneke, Chief Financial Officer; Heidi Hittner, Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff; Karthik Rao, M.D., Chief Medical Officer; Ben Shaker, Chief Markets Officer; Girish Venkatachaliah, Chief Technology Officer; and Denise Zamore, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary. The Board of Directors has initiated a search for a permanent CEO and is working with a leading executive search firm to assist in the process. “On behalf of the Board, I want to thank Steve for his leadership and partnership over the last several years,” said Williams. “During his tenure, agilon expanded our value-based care model, broadened our partnerships with primary care physicians across the country, and built a deep and talented team. We wish him well in his future endeavors.”
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