Brian Setzer

Brian Setzer currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Newport Healthcare, a role held since December 2024. Previously, Setzer was Executive Vice President of Health & Wellness and Chief Financial Officer at Walmart from August 2021 to November 2024. From July 2014 to August 2021, Setzer held multiple executive roles at Highmark Health, including Executive Vice President of Enterprise Planning & Operations and Chief Operating Officer. Prior experience includes key financial positions at Cigna and Saturn, where Setzer gained extensive insight into financial management in various sectors. Academic credentials include an MBA from Vanderbilt University, executive education courses from The Wharton School and University of Virginia Darden School of Business, and a Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.