Former Chairman of the Board of Directors, CEO and President of WellPoint, Inc.
Executive Experience:
- Mr. Glasscock formerly served as the Chairman of WellPoint, Inc. (now Elevance Health, Inc.), a healthcare insurance company, from 2005 to 2010. He served as the President and CEO of WellPoint, Inc. from 2004 to 2007.
- Prior to WellPoint, Inc., he was the President and CEO of Anthem, Inc. (now Elevance Health, Inc.) from 2001 to 2004, and also served as the Chairman from 2003 to 2004.
- Mr. Glasscock previously served as COO of CareFirst, Inc., President and CEO of Group Hospitalization and Medical Services, Inc., President and COO of First American Bank, N.A., and President and CEO of Essex Holdings, Inc.
Other Public Company Board Experience:
- Director of Simon Property group since 2010, including in the role of Lead Independent Director since March 2014.
- Director of Zimmer Biomet Holdings from 2001 until May 2021, including in the role of Independent Chairman from May 2013 to May 2021.
- Director of Sprint Corporation from August 2007 to July 2013.
- Chairman of WellPoint, Inc. (now Elevance, Inc.) from November 2005 to March 2010 (served as Chairman and CEO from November 2004 to June 2007).
- Chairman of Anthem, Inc. (now Elevance, Inc.) from May 2003 to November 2004 (served as CEO from July 2001 to November 2004).
Key Director Qualifications and Board Contributions:
- Mr. Glasscock brings insightful experience to the Board regarding customer-focused, successful growth strategies gained through his time at Elevance, Inc., where he played a major role in transforming the company from a regional health insurer into a national healthcare leader.
- Throughout his career, he has developed expertise in understanding the successful integration of corporate cultures and the associated team building and human capital development, a vital perspective for the Board when evaluating acquisition targets.
- Through his executive experiences, he has built a strong understanding of effective team building and human capital development, which are extremely valuable to Sysco, as management development and succession planning remain top priorities of executive management and the Board.
- Mr. Glasscock also brings considerable financial experience, gained during his time supervising the CFOs of major corporations and earlier in his career, serving as a bank officer lending to major corporations.
- Mr. Glasscock has significant experience as a public company director and as a member of various committees related to important board functions, including audit, finance, governance and compensation.
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