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Centene Corporation announced that Chief Financial Officer Andrew Asher will step down on December 31, 2026, retiring…
CNCCentene Corp
Centene Corporation announced that Chief Financial Officer Andrew Asher will step down on December 31, 2026, retiring from the company at the end of 2027 while serving as Strategic Advisor through year-end. Christopher Neczypor has been appointed as his successor, effective January 1, 2027. Neczypor previously served as CFO of Lincoln National Corporation and will join Centene in September 2026 as Executive Vice President. His compensation package includes a $1.1 million base salary, a target bonus of up to 200% of base, $5.25 million in annual long-term equity incentives, a $10 million one-time restricted stock unit grant for forfeited compensation, and a $2 million cash sign-on bonus. The company also reaffirmed its full-year 2026 adjusted diluted earnings per share guidance of greater than $4.80. Centene Corporation operates in the managed care industry, providing government-sponsored and commercial healthcare programs.