Insurance
10 Independence Blue Cross executives
These ten current and former Independence Blue Cross executives have held chief executive, executive vice president, senior vice president and chief officer titles there, including its chief financial officer. A reader can learn how executives build and run their teams at Independence Blue Cross.
Professionals to explore
01—10Brett Mayfield
LinkedInExperience: SVP & Market President- Local Markets · Independence Blue Cross
SVP & Market President- Local Markets at Independence Blue Cross since January 2021, a sales role at the President/Vice President level according to the profile. The profile also lists a former Independence Blue Cross role as Senior Vice President Of Sales (1991–2020).
Chris Fanning
LinkedInExperience: EVP Chief Commercial Officer · Independence Blue Cross
EVP Chief Commercial Officer at Independence Blue Cross since July 2026. The profile also lists former roles at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota as Chief Growth Officer (2025–2026), SVP Provider Network, President Commercial Markets (2022–2025) and SVP President Commercial Markets (2020–2022).
Greg Deavens
LinkedInExperience: Chief Executive Officer · Independence Blue Cross
Former Chief Executive Officer of Independence Blue Cross (January 2021 to September 2025); the profile describes the person as the former President & CEO for Independence Health Group/Independence Blue Cross. The profile also lists EVP, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer at Independence Health Group (Independence Blue Cross) (2017–2020) and a board seat at Hartford HealthCare (2013–2024).
Joe Geist
LinkedInExperience: SVP & Market President, National · Independence Blue Cross
SVP & Market President, National at Independence Blue Cross since December 2023; the profile headline reads SVP & Market President, National Accounts, Public & Labor, Education and FEP, and the profile says the role leads sales and client management. The profile also lists VP & Chief Client Officer - West, Anthem National Accounts at Elevance Health (2022–2023).
Juan Lopez
LinkedInExperience: EVP, CFO and Treasurer · Independence Blue Cross
EVP, CFO and Treasurer at Independence Blue Cross since April 2021, a C-level finance and accounting role; the profile headline reads EVP, CFO and Treasurer for Independence Health Group with broad Board experience. Former roles there include SVP Finance Shared Services (2018–2021), VP Investments and Treasury Services (2013–2018) and Controller Senior Director (2010–2013).
Marcy Feldman Rost
LinkedInExperience: Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy and Communications Officer · Independence Blue Cross
Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy and Communications Officer at Independence Blue Cross since 2012. The profile also lists former roles as Chief Membership and Program Officer, Chief Operating Officer at Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania (2010–2012) and Chief Operating Officer at Foundations, Inc. (2006–2008), and mentions experience across healthcare, nonprofit and government.
Paul Tufano
LinkedInExperience: Executive Vice President, General Counsel & President of Government Markets · Independence Blue Cross
Former Executive Vice President, General Counsel & President of Government Markets at Independence Blue Cross (November 1999 to April 2014); the profile says the General Counsel role covered the company's legal, regulatory, government and community affairs. The profile also lists Chief Executive Officer at AmeriHealth Caritas (2014–2023).
Richard Snyder
LinkedInExperience: EVP and Chief Operating Officer · Independence Blue Cross
EVP and Chief Operating Officer at Independence Blue Cross since January 2025, a C-level general management role, with an EVP Facilitated Health Networks and Chief Medical Officer row there since 2019. Former roles there include SVP and Chief Medical Officer (2010–2018) and SVP Health Service (2006–2009).
Stephan Roker
LinkedInExperience: Senior Vice President, Operations · Independence Blue Cross
Senior Vice President, Operations at Independence Blue Cross since April 2009; the profile says the role is responsible for the Commercial and Medicare lines of business, including Enrollment. The profile also lists Vice President Claims at IBC since 2007 and a former role as Senior Vice President at Bank of America (1997–2007).
Sushma Akunuru
LinkedInExperience: Chief Information Officer · Independence Blue Cross
Chief Information Officer at Independence Blue Cross since October 2024, alongside a Senior Vice President row there since November 2022, and former Vice President there (2020–2022). The profile also lists a former role as SVP - Wealth Management Technology Service Delivery Leader at Bank of America (2017–2020).
Choose the right perspective
Match the executive's area to your question, since enterprise leaders, commercial and market leaders and leaders of operations, technology or strategy see different parts of the same decision. Check each role's dates so you know whether the person's view of Independence Blue Cross is current or from an earlier period.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How are decisions about new programs or vendors split between enterprise leaders and the commercial and government businesses at a large Blue plan?
- 02How does a health insurer decide which operations and technology investments to fund first?
- 03What does a regional health plan look for when evaluating a new care, provider or technology partner?
Reaching Independence Blue Cross executives
How can I contact one of these Independence Blue Cross executives?
Pick one of the 10 people on this page and choose "Book a paid call", or describe your project to find others. You offer a fee for a 15-minute call or a written answer, Instant Expert finds the person's work email and sends the invitation, and they decide whether to accept. The list covers 1 company: Independence Blue Cross, based on profile data retrieved on October 7, 2026. Being listed here doesn't mean someone has agreed to take calls.
How much does it cost to reach Independence Blue Cross executives?
You choose the offer, starting at $5 per person. It includes Instant Expert's 20% fee, so an offer that pays the person $100 costs you $125. You're charged only when the person books the call or sends the answer.
What if they don't reply?
You pay nothing. Instant Expert sends follow-up reminders, and if the person hasn't booked or answered within 7 days, the request expires and any hold on your card is released. You can invite several of the 10 people on this list at once and cap your total spend, so you pay only for the ones who accept.
About this directory
This is a professional research starting point based on business profile data retrieved on . Titles and companies reflect that source snapshot and may describe past or present roles. Check the linked profiles for current details. Inclusion does not imply Instant Expert membership or availability.
Request a correction or removal