Michael B. McCallister
Independent Director
Former Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Humana Inc.
Director since
January 2013
Board Chair Since
June 2013
Committees
None
Other Current Public Company Directorships
AT&T (since February 2013)
Mr. McCallister provides deep and pragmatic expertise in strategic planning, leadership and stability, management of complex issues and digital transformation from his senior executive leadership roles at Humana, a leading health and welfare services company. He has a proven track record of driving innovation-focused growth, leading strategic M&A initiatives and contributing valuable operational expertise. He also brings extensive corporate governance acumen acquired through his prior and current service on prominent public company boards.
Skills and Qualifications
Consumer Products
Digital and Technology
Human Capital Management
Marketing and Sales
Mergers and Acquisitions
Other Public Company Board Member
Public Company CEO
Public Company GC; Compliance; or Corporate Governance
Research and Development
As Chief Executive Officer of Humana, guided the company through significant expansion, responsible for the company’s market capitalization increase from approximately $1.1 billion in 2000 to approximately $12.7 billion at the time of his retirement in 2012.
At Humana, championed digital healthcare management systems, actionable information and customer-centric healthcare plans to deliver affordable and superior health-plan experiences, repositioning the company as an industry leader nationwide.
Brings deep experience driving growth through strategic investments, having overseen major acquisitions such as CarePlus Health Plans and Concentra Inc., which expanded Humana’s core business, adding over 300 medical centers in 42 states and $800 million in annual revenue.
Extensive board experience having formerly served on the board of directors of National City Corp. and on the board of the Business Roundtable, where he was Chairman of its Health and Retirement Task Force.
Career Highlights
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) – a health insurance and healthcare services company
- Chairman of the Board (2010-2013)
- Chief Executive Officer (2000-2012)
- Various roles of increasing responsibility (1974-2000)
Education
- Bachelor’s of Science degree in Accounting from Louisiana Tech University
- Master of Business Administration from Pepperdine University