Ricardo Johnson

Ricardo R. Johnson serves as the Executive Vice President of Strategy & Growth at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, overseeing a $7B+ portfolio across various insurance markets and managing sales, marketing strategies, and corporate development for sustainable growth. Johnson's extensive background includes previous roles as Executive Vice President of Enterprise Strategy and Emerging Businesses, Senior Director/Vice President/Senior Vice President of Corporate Development, and Special Assistant to the CEO. In 2023, Johnson was appointed Commissioner of the Maryland Health Services Cost Review Commission by Governor Wes Moore. Additionally, Johnson holds a partnership at Healthworx, board memberships at The Walters Art Museum and Central Scholarship, and past board observer positions at Zipari and Socially Determined. Johnson has also contributed to Mother Seton Academy and La Salle University as a board member. Johnson earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts from La Salle University.