David Mao

Dr. David (Kangyi) Mao is Head of Corporate Strategy and Planning at HCSC, the largest private health insurance company in the US and the parent company for Blue Cross Blue Shield health plans in Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas. In this capacity, David oversees corporate strategy, market and pharmacy strategy, annual strategic planning, corporate strategic projects, business transformation, and enterprise risk management. David is deeply connected in the healthcare ecosystem and currently represents HCSC on the board of the Blue Venture Fund, MeDecision, Blue Health Intelligence, and Alacura Medical Transportation Management. He is also a co-founder of VeganUs, a plant-based meat company in Orlando, FL. Prior to HCSC, David was Head of Enterprise Strategy at Change Healthcare, one of the largest healthcare tech & services companies in the US.

David started his career at the Boston Consulting Group, where he was elected a global healthcare network fellow and left as a principal in healthcare practice. David has a Ph.D. in chemical engineering from MIT with a minor degree in finance and strategic management from MIT Sloan. He enjoys golf and photography, and lives with his wife, daughter, and dog in downtown Chicago.