GuideWell / Florida Blue CEO Pat Geraghty to step down at year end

Pat Geraghty will retire from his role as president and chief executive officer of GuideWell and Florida Blue on December 31, 2025, after serving since 2011, the company announced today. During his tenure, Geraghty, 65, led the transformation of Florida's largest health insurer into GuideWell, a comprehensive health solutions enterprise, with a significant presence in Puerto Rico and across the country while also expanding Florida Blue's reach and impact across the state.

Thomas G. Kuntz, Chairman of the GuideWell and Florida Blue Boards of Directors, stated, "Pat Geraghty’s visionary leadership has transformed our organization and positioned us as a national leader in the evolution of health care. His commitment to members, employees, and the communities GuideWell serves has been extraordinary. Under his guidance, the company has grown from $8 billion to $32 billion in revenue while maintaining a strong mission focus. He has strengthened the company immeasurably and his dedication to our values and to helping people and communities achieve better health has had a profound impact on our culture, the health insurance industry, and the communities where GuideWell and its companies operate.”

“Being entrusted with the leadership of GuideWell / Florida Blue has been the highlight of my career,” said Geraghty. “I treasure having had the opportunity to reshape a traditional insurance company into a health solutions enterprise with the consumer as the focus, and with wellness, care support, and quality of care for our members as integral to our mission of ‘helping people and communities achieve better health.’ With a highly engaged board and deeply caring, dedicated teammates, we have been on a mission to meet our customers and members where they are and provide new, innovative ways to enhance their health journey.”

Geraghty continued, “Our team, which reflects Florida and Puerto Rico and beyond, works hard every day to provide the level of care and service that our members need and deserve. I look forward to handing off the leadership mantle at GuideWell / Florida Blue later this year and will be rooting for the organization’s success on behalf of its members. I’m excited to explore different kinds of new opportunities and creative challenges in the years ahead and hope to continue to contribute to the evolution of the U.S. health care system as well.” 

Significant Milestones and Achievements:

• Expansion and Growth: Under Geraghty's leadership, GuideWell's revenue grew from $8 billion to $32 billion. He significantly diversified the company, overseeing acquisitions that expanded the company’s geographic reach and business portfolio. The organization now serves over 38 million people across 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands and has over 18,000 employees.
• Transformation into a Health Solutions Company: Geraghty spearheaded the transformation of Florida Blue from a traditional health insurance company to a comprehensive health solutions provider, with a focus on wellness, keeping people healthy, and acting as a driving force in creating resilient communities across the company’s service area. During his tenure, Florida Blue garnered industry leading net promoter scores from its members and customers and received multiple recognitions for being an exceptional employer, including being formally certified as a Great Place to Work.
• Leadership in the Affordable Care Act (ACA): GuideWell, under Geraghty's guidance, was a leader in ACA implementation, offering products in all 67 counties of Florida and becoming one of the largest providers of individual insurance coverage among Blue Cross Blue Shield plans.
• Visible Leadership in Florida: Geraghty has been a prominent figure in Florida's business community and health care landscape, advocating for better health outcomes and community wellness. He is a longstanding member of the Florida Council of 100, was named Florida Trend’s Floridian of the Year in 2014, Florida Atlantic University’s Business Leader of the Year in 2023, and was inducted into the First Coast Business Hall of Fame by the Florida Council on Economic Education. In 2019, he was awarded the Humanitarian Silver Medallion by OneJax in recognition of his extensive contributions to the Jacksonville community.
• Industry Leadership: Geraghty has been a key leader in the health insurance industry and played an influential role at the industry association, AHIP, where he currently serves as Board Chair. He is also a member of the Board of Directors for the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) and has been a prominent voice in health care policy and innovation nationally.  

The GuideWell / Florida Blue Board of Directors has initiated a comprehensive, national search and succession planning process and engaged Russell Reynolds Associates, a leading executive search and leadership advisory firm, to evaluate internal and external candidates.

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About GuideWell
GuideWell comprises Florida’s Blue Cross Blue Shield plan, Florida Blue, which is the leading health insurer in Florida; Triple-S Management, Puerto Rico’s Blue Cross Blue Shield plan and a leading health care services company on the island; GuideWell Health, a portfolio of integrated care delivery organizations providing primary and urgent care at nearly 100 Florida medical centers and affiliate clinics, which includes Florida Blue | Sanitas Medical Centers; Emcara Health, which partners with primary care providers to extend care into the home; GuideWell Source, which provides administrative services to federal health care programs; and WebTPA, a market leading administrator of self-funded employer health plans. The company holds majority or significant interests in a range of health solutions companies including Lucet, a behavioral health care company that provides technology-enabled support to payers, providers, and health plan members. 

GuideWell serves 38.5 million people across 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, including more than 6 million individuals in Florida.

For additional information visit GuideWell.com and FloridaBlue.com. For details regarding the company’s community and sustainability efforts, read the GuideWell Impact Report.  For the latest news and content, visit the GuideWell Newsroom, the Florida Blue Newsroom and follow GuideWell as well as Florida Blue on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and X.