Kenneth Burdick is the CEO and Chairman of LifeStance Health, one of the nation's largest providers of in-person and virtual outpatient mental healthcare. With a distinguished career in the healthcare industry, Burdick has held leadership roles at Centene, WellCare, UnitedHealth Group, and Cigna.
Who is the CEO of LifeStance Health?
With a career spanning over four decades, Kenneth Burdick has held numerous executive roles in the healthcare industry. Before joining LifeStance Health as CEO and Chairman, he served as Executive Vice President of National Markets and Products at Centene, President and CEO of WellCare, and CEO of UnitedHealthcare at UnitedHealth Group. Burdick's extensive experience also includes leadership positions at Cigna and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota.
His strategic initiatives have significantly contributed to the growth and development of these organizations, making him a seasoned leader in both in-person and virtual healthcare services.
Work History
Here is a detailed look at Kenneth Burdick's extensive work history:
- LifeStance Health: CEO and Chairman: September 2022 - Present
- Centene Corporation: Board of Directors: January 2022 - Present
- First Horizon National Corp: Board of Directors: January 2019 - Present
- Centene Corporation: Executive Vice President: January 2020 - January 2021
- WellCare Health Plans: CEO: January 2015 - January 2020
- WellCare Health Plans: President and Chief Operating Officer: June 2014 - January 2015
- WellCare Health Plans: President of National Health Plans: January 2014 - June 2014
- Preferred Homecare: Board of Directors: November 2009 - February 2014
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota: CEO: January 2012 - January 2012
- Coventry Health Care, Inc.: Senior Vice-President: January 2010 - January 2012
- Connextions, Inc: Board of Directors: January 2010 - August 2011
- Greater Twin Cities and Greater Phoenix United Way: Board of Directors: January 2002 - January 2010
- UnitedHealth Group: various roles: January 1993 - January 2009
- UnitedHealthcare: President and CEO: January 2006 - January 2008
- CIGNA: various roles: January 1980 - January 1993
Education History
Kenneth Burdick's educational journey began at Amherst College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies from 1976 to 1980. Following his undergraduate studies, Burdick pursued a Juris Doctor degree at the University of Connecticut School of Law, completing his legal education between 1981 and 1985. This strong academic foundation in both American Studies and Law has undoubtedly contributed to his strategic thinking and leadership capabilities in the healthcare industry.
When did Kenneth Burdick join LifeStance Health?
Joining LifeStance Health on September 7, 2022, Kenneth Burdick stepped into the roles of CEO and Chairman, succeeding the founding CEO and Chairman, Michael Lester. With this transition, Burdick brought his extensive experience in the healthcare industry to one of the largest providers of in-person and virtual outpatient mental healthcare in the United States.
As of now, he has been with LifeStance Health for over a year, guiding the company through its ongoing growth and innovation.