LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Humana announced it has named Jim Rechtin as president and CEO of the company, effective Jan. 8, 2024. Rechtin will report to Bruce Broussard, the current CEO, until the latter half of 2024, when Broussard will step down and Rechtin assumes the CEO role.

In a news release, Humana said the move was part of a long-planned CEO transition for Broussard, who joined the company in 2011 and assumed the role of CEO in 2013.

“The board of directors has worked diligently to find the right leader who can take Humana into the next phase of growth and transformation,” said Kurt Hilzinger, chair of the Humana Board. “Jim brings a strong combination of operational, industry and CEO expertise. His first-hand experience leading through challenges and opportunities of a changing health care services continuum will help accelerate our integrated care strategy at pace.”

Rechtin joins Humana from Envision Healthcare where he serves as president and CEO. Before joining Envision, he served as president of OptumCare, part of UnitedHealth Group.

Rechtin is a Kentucky native, with degrees from Harvard Business School and DePauw University.