Chief Growth Officer
As Chief Growth Officer, Fanning has accountability for client and membership retention, acquisition and financial performance for both commercial and government markets across the state (including Medicare and Medicaid), as well as Minnesota-based membership within the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Federal Employee Plan. Fanning also leads plans to expand the reach of all lines of business, including innovative health plan company Coupe Health.
Fanning came to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota in 2020, bringing more than 25 years of experience in health care leadership. Immediately prior to Blue Cross, he served as chief sales and marketing officer at Geisinger Health Plan, a not-for-profit insurance company serving approximately 550,000 members in central and northeastern Pennsylvania.
At Geisinger, Fanning led sales and marketing teams, developed strategy and business plans for all lines of business, and had oversight of market research, product development and corporate communications. He also held sales and marketing leadership positions at Coventry Health Care, QualChoice of Virginia and Health Alliance Plan in Detroit.
Fanning holds a Masters of Health Services Administration from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial/organizational psychology from Michigan State University.