A mission-driven organization, Teladoc Health, Inc. is successfully transforming how people access and experience healthcare, with a focus on high quality, lower costs, and improved outcomes around the world.

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Lazier Kornwasser is president, enterprise growth and global markets. He oversees company performance across client channels and product lines.

For two decades Kornwasser has led business transformation and been at the forefront of operational excellence for diverse, high growth health care companies. Prior to joining Teladoc Health, Mr. Kornwasser served as president and COO of CareCentrix, where he was responsible for driving operational excellence and business strategy. Prior to that, Kornwasser held leadership roles at health care companies including Medco Health Solutions.

Mr. Kornwasser earned a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Science from Yeshiva University where he is now a professor.

Laizer Kornwasser

Most recently, Murthy was CFO of the Global Commercial Services Segment of [American Express](/org/american-express), with responsibility for all aspects of financial management, including financial planning and analysis (FP&A), M&A, and investment and operating expense management, inclusive of integration of legacy business units. Prior to that, she held various leadership positions with [PepsiCo](/org/pepsico), most notably leading high growth business units with oversight of financial planning and analysis, corporate and international treasury, and corporate strategy. She has supported multi-billion-dollar acquisitions and helped develop capital structure and liquidity strategies.

Mala Murthy

Stephany Verstraete leads [Teladoc Health](/org/teladoc-health)’s global marketing and communications efforts, driving the growth of member adoption and utilization through best-in-class channel engagement strategies and consumer relationship management. She is also responsible for the market positioning of [Teladoc Health](/org/teladoc-health)’s brand and growing the product portfolio.

Ms. Verstraete’s career has been dedicated to driving consumer behavior change in new and emerging industries, with a proven track record of building digital brands and growing high-performing global teams. She has held marketing leadership roles at high-profile brands including Match.com, Expedia, Kraft, and Frito-Lay. Her transition to the healthcare industry came when she served as chief marketing officer at [Truveris](/org/truveris).

Ms. Verstraete holds an International Master of Business Administration from [York University](/org/york-university) and an Honors Bachelor of Economics from [Queen's University](/org/queens-university) in Canada.

Stephany Verstraete

Dan Trencher oversees the development and execution of new growth opportunities and products for [Teladoc Health](/org/teladoc-health), leading business initiatives that deliver compelling user experiences and transforms how people access quality care. He ensures that [Teladoc Health](/org/teladoc-health) delivers innovative commercial products, leading long-term road mapping, market analysis, product development and management, and project execution.

Mr. Trencher brings a breadth of experience in the healthcare industry, including hands-on product and operational expertise from a wide array of healthcare customer segments. Prior to [Teladoc Health](/org/teladoc-health), Mr. Trencher held leadership roles at WellPoint (now Anthem, Inc.) and WellChoice, Inc., developing and managing growth initiatives across the healthcare value chain, ranging from providers to disease management and wellness programs to health information technology.

Mr. Trencher holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the [University of Pennsylvania](/org/university-of-pennsylvania), and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Chicago.

Dan Trencher

Andrew (Drew) Turitz is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and executing growth opportunities for [Teladoc Health](/org/teladoc-health) through partnerships, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other third-party relationships.

Mr. Turitz has extensive experience in global healthcare M&A and partnerships, including the management of all phases of analysis, diligence, and transaction structuring to product integration, go-to-market strategies, and operational implementation. Prior to [Teladoc Health](/org/teladoc-health), he held senior roles at Aetna, [Sandbox Industries](/org/sandbox-industries), and [Bank of America](/org/bank-of-america). Mr. Turitz has advised on M&A transactions for Fortune 500 companies, and led investments in and served on the board of directors for venture-backed companies. He is also an entrepreneur who has launched and joined numerous early-stage businesses.

Mr. Turitz holds a bachelor’s degree from [Stanford University](/org/stanford) and a Master of Business Administration from the Kellogg School of Management at [Northwestern University](/org/northwestern-university).

Andrew Turitz

Alon Matas is the president of [BetterHelp](/org/betterhelp), the direct-to-consumer mental health service by [Teladoc Health](/org/teladoc-health). He is responsible for strategic direction, business growth, service operations, partnerships and product development.

Mr. Matas brings 20 years of experience in starting and scaling consumer ventures that touch the lives of millions of people around the globe. He founded [BetterHelp](/org/betterhelp) after realizing how connecting with a professional therapist can be difficult, expensive and inaccessible. Under his direction, [BetterHelp](/org/betterhelp) has grown to become the world’s largest online counseling platform.

Mr. Matas joined [Teladoc Health](/org/teladoc-health) with the [BetterHelp](/org/betterhelp) acquisition in 2015. Prior to founding [BetterHelp](/org/betterhelp), he founded MemoryOf and Billy.com. Before embarking on his entrepreneurial career, Mr. Matas was leading product development and strategy for startups, enterprises and the Israeli Defense Forces. He is also an advocate for the integration of people with special needs in technology companies.

Alon Matas

Ms. Jacobson became a member of our board of directors in February 2020.

She is the president and CEO of [Froedtert Health](/org/froedtert-health), a regional health care system based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Before joining [Froedtert Health](/org/froedtert-health), Ms. Jacobson spent 22 years at [Rush University](/org/rush-university) Medical Center in Chicago in various executive leadership roles, leaving the corporation as chief financial officer, treasurer and SVP of finance and strategic planning, marketing and communication.

A former board member and national chair of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA), Ms. Jacobson is also an active member of the American College of Healthcare Executives and Healthcare Institute, and previously served as chair of the board of the Wisconsin Hospital Association.

In 2019, [Modern Healthcare](/org/modern-healthcare) recognized her as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare, while Junior Achievement of Wisconsin named her one of its 2018 Distinguished Executive of the Year, inducting her into the Wisconsin Business Hall of Fame. A graduate of [Bradley University](/org/bradley-university), Ms. Jacobson was recently awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Healthcare Leadership from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

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Robyn Racheotes

Mr. Paulus became a member of our board of directors in February 2017.

From 2009 to 2014, Mr. Paulus was President and CEO of [Allina Health](/org/allina-health), one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit integrated delivery systems consisting of nearly 1,500 employed physicians, 13 acute care hospitals, a freestanding emergency department, and more than 100 ambulatory care clinics. Prior to his appointment as CEO, he served as President and Chief Operating Officer of [Allina Health](/org/allina-health). Before joining Allina, Mr. Paulus was the President and CEO of [Atrius Health](/org/atrius-health-inc), one of the largest integrated physician organizations in New England and a teaching and research affiliate of Harvard Medical School. He also served as the Chief Operating Officer of Boston-based Partners Community HealthCare, a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School that includes Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

Mr. Paulus is an executive advisor at [Water Street Healthcare Partners](/org/water-street-healthcare-partners), a private investment firm, and currently serves on the board of [Healthgrades](/org/healthgrades). Mr. Paulus received his Master of Healthcare Administration from the [University of Minnesota](/org/university-of-minnesota), and a Bachelor of Arts in biology from [Augustana College](/org/augustana-college).

Kenneth Paulus

Mr. Snow became a member of our board of directors in February 2014 and later was named chairman of our board in December 2014.

Since February 2014, Mr. Snow has served as chairman and chief executive officer of Cedar Gate Technologies, Inc., a provider of analytic and information technology services to doctor and hospital organizations entering risk-based reimbursement arrangements with insurers. Until April 2012, Mr. Snow was chairman and chief executive officer of Medco Health Solutions, Inc., a leading pharmacy benefit manager. His current board service includes [CareCentrix](/org/carecentrix) (since 2014) and Pitney Bowes, Inc. (since 2006). He formerly served as a director of Medco Health Solutions, Inc.

In addition to his experience as the chief executive officer of a public company, Mr. Snow has a strong background in operations, having served in leadership positions at several companies including WellChoice (Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield) and Oxford Health Plans. Mr. Snow earned a Bachelor of Science in economics from [Bates College](/org/bates-college) and a master’s degree in healthcare administration from [Duke University](/org/duke-university).

David Snow Jr.

Jason Gorevic is chief executive officer and a member of [Teladoc Health](/org/teladoc-health)'s board of directors. Since taking the reins in 2009, he has led [Teladoc Health](/org/teladoc-health) to its position today as the world’s largest telehealth company, achieving significant growth in revenue, membership, and telehealth utilization. Under his leadership the company has established a proven track record of successfully shaping the market and driving healthcare transformation by executing on the strategic vision, delivering award-winning innovation, and effectively integrating each corporate acquisition.

Nationally recognized as a thought leader and trailblazer in the virtual delivery of healthcare, Mr. Gorevic is fueled by a passion for improving healthcare outcomes and providing universal access to care. His extensive career in healthcare began at Oxford Health, and he has also held executive leadership roles at WellPoint, Inc. (now Anthem, Inc.) and Empire BlueCross BlueShield. Mr. Gorevic is also a member of the board of directors of [Doximity](/org/doximity), a professional medical network for physicians.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from the [University of Pennsylvania](/org/university-of-pennsylvania).

Jason Gorevic

Mr. Shedlarz became a member of our board in September 2016.

He is the former vice chairman, executive vice president, and chief financial officer of [Pfizer](/org/pfizer), Inc., having had worldwide responsibility for the company’s former Medical Technology Group. During his 31-year tenure at [Pfizer](/org/pfizer), Mr. Shedlarz played a key role in shaping the strategic direction that drove the company’s impressive growth and helped establish it as an industry leader and innovator. Among his senior leadership roles were that of executive vice president beginning in 1999, and then vice chairman in 2005, serving until his retirement in 2007.

In addition to the [Teladoc Health](/org/teladoc-health) board, Mr. Shedlarz also sits on the boards of [The Hershey Company](/org/the-hershey-company), Pitney Bowes, Inc., and the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America. He holds a Master of Business Administration in finance and accounting from New York University's Leonard N. Stern School of Business, and a Bachelor of Science in economics and mathematics from [Michigan State University](/org/michigan-state-university)–Oakland.

David Shedlarz

Dr. Mark Smith became a member of our board of directors in 2018.

He is a professor of clinical medicine at the University of California at San Francisco as well as a visiting professor at the School of Public Health at UC Berkeley. He is a board-certified internist and maintains a clinical practice in HIV care at San Francisco General Hospital. A nationally recognized care delivery and health policy expert, Dr. Smith is current co-chair of the Guiding Committee of the Health Care Payment Learning & Action Network, a public-private partnership launched by the [U.S. Department of Health and Human Services](/org/u-s-department-of-health-and-human-services). The group promotes the transition to value-based payment to improve care quality while lowering costs.

From 1996 through 2013 he served as the founding president and CEO of the California Health Care Foundation, an independently endowed philanthropy that works to improve healthcare access and quality for Californians. He helped build the foundation into a recognized leader in delivery system innovation, public reporting of care quality, and applications of new technology in healthcare.

Dr. Smith was formerly executive vice-president of the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. He was elected to the Institute of Medicine and chaired the IOM’s Committee on The Learning Health Care System in America. He serves on the boards of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement and the Commonwealth Fund and is on the editorial board of Health Affairs. He received his BA from Harvard College, his MD from the [University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill](/org/university-of-north-carolina-at-chapel-hill), and his MBA from the Wharton School at the [University of Pennsylvania](/org/university-of-pennsylvania).

Mark Smith

Adam Vandervoort helps [Teladoc Health](/org/teladoc-health) comply with applicable laws and serves as secretary to its board of directors. He is responsible for all of the company’s legal matters, including government affairs, corporate governance, securities law, intellectual property, and privacy.

Prior to joining [Teladoc Health](/org/teladoc-health), Mr. Vandervoort spent more than eight years as general counsel to Independence Holding Company, a publicly traded insurance holding company. Previously, he was an in-house lawyer with the FedEx Corporation and practiced law with the firm of [Sullivan & Cromwell LLP](/org/sullivan-cromwell-llp).

Mr. Vandervoort holds a J.D. degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, AM and AB degrees from the University of Chicago and is admitted to practice law in the states of California, Connecticut, and New York. He has served on the Municipal Board of Ethics for the city of Stamford, Connecticut, where he and his family reside.

Adam Vandervoort

U.S. Sen. William Frist became a member of our board of directors in September 2014. Since 2007, Sen. Frist has served as a partner in Cressey & Company, a private investment firm focused exclusively on growing emerging health care businesses. He served as U.S. Senator for Tennessee from 1995 to 2007 and was majority leader of the Senate from 2003 to 2007, participating in the debate and development of major public policy issues and health legislation. Prior to the Senate, Sen. Frist spent 20 years in clinical medicine, completing surgical training at Harvard’s Massachusetts General Hospital and at Stanford; he subsequently founded the Vanderbilt Multi-Organ Transplant Center. Sen. Frist serves as an adjunct professor of cardiac surgery at [Vanderbilt University](/org/vanderbilt-university) and clinical professor of surgery at [Meharry Medical College](/org/meharry-medical-college). Sen. Frist currently serves as a member of the board of the publicly held companies [Select Medical](/org/select-medical) and [AECOM](/org/aecom). In addition, he serves as a board member for several of Cressey & Company’s privately held portfolio companies. He previously served as a director of URS Corporation from November 2009 to 2014, and on the board of Third National Bank from 1990 to 1994.

Sen. Frist serves on the boards of several other organizations, including the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Partnership for a Healthier America, Hope Through Healing Hands, the Kaiser Family Foundation, the [Robert Wood Johnson Foundation](/org/robert-wood-johnson-foundation), the Nashville Health Care Council and the Harvard Medical School Board of Fellows.

He is a senior fellow at the Bipartisan Policy Center, where he is co-leader of the Health Project. Sen. Frist earned a Bachelor of Arts from [Princeton University](/org/princeton) and an M.D. from Harvard Medical School.

William Frist

Dr. Vidya Raman-Tangella is responsible for leading the clinical vision, working cross-functionally to improve health outcomes for our members, and ensuring we deliver the best-possible quality care when and where it’s needed.

Prior to joining [Teladoc Health](/org/teladoc-health), Dr. Raman-Tangella served as general manager of healthcare and life sciences solutions at Amazon subsidiary, Amazon Web Services (AWS). At AWS, she led the strategy and vision for healthcare solutions and helped establish a formal function to develop a portfolio of technology and data-driven solutions for the healthcare ecosystem. Prior to that, Dr. Raman-Tangella held leadership roles at healthcare companies including Blue Cross Blue Shield, [Johnson & Johnson](/org/johnson-johnson), and United Healthcare, where she led the design of integrated health and wellness solutions for employers and healthcare plans

Dr. Raman-Tangella earned a Master of Health Administration degree from [Cornell University](/org/cornell-university) and a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, MBBS degree from Osmania University in Hyderabad, one of India’s leading medical schools. She’s a sought-after speaker and was named a “Woman Worth Watching” by Profiles in Diversity Journal, and a “Top 40 Healthcare Transformer” by Medical & Marketing Media.

Vidya Raman-Tangella

Andy Puterbaugh leads the Hospital and Health System business for [Teladoc Health](/org/teladoc-health). He has served in public and private healthcare companies for nearly 40 years including experience in telehealth, medical devices, physician services, information technology and EMS.

In 2020, he retired from [Teladoc Health](/org/teladoc-health) post-acquisition of InTouch Health. While at [Teladoc Health](/org/teladoc-health), Mr. Puterbaugh served as General Manager, HHS North America and was previously EVP, General Manager for InTouch Health since 2008. He is returning to the Teladoc family and excited to serve with a team of healthcare professionals who are committed to making a true, positive impact in the world.

He serves as a Board Member of his local church and on Advisory Boards to many philanthropic organizations both locally, and around the world. His family mantra is “Choose Joy” believing that we make intentional choices every day to shine a positive countenance and delight in life.

Andy Puterbaugh

Carlos Nueno is president of international operations for [Teladoc Health](/org/teladoc-health). He is responsible for the strategic direction, operations and client management for the company’s global footprint.

Bringing more than 20 years of global healthcare leadership experience, Mr. Nueno was co-founder and CEO of Advance Medical, the leading provider of global health services to corporations and insurance companies worldwide. Under his direction, Advance Medical grew to more than 900 employees across North America, Europe and Asia until its eventual acquisition by [Teladoc Health](/org/teladoc-health) in 2018. Prior to co-founding Advance Medical, Mr. Nueno was a consultant for Gemini Consulting.

Mr. Nueno graduated from Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) in Barcelona, Spain, with a concentration in industrial and mechanical engineering and holds an MBA from [IESE Business School](/org/iese-business-school).

Carlos Nueno

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Mike Waters is responsible for the portfolio of strategic services and solutions, ensuring the organization has the proper infrastructure, systems, metrics and teams to effectively grow the business and delivering on strategic objectives to support a seamless, efficient customer experience.

Prior to joining Teladoc Health, Mr. Waters served as EVP and chief executive of the Ambulatory Care Network at Providence. At Providence, was responsible for leading the overall strategy and execution of the Ambulatory Care Network, improving the health and well-being of patients by creating personalized, convenient, affordable health solutions outside of the system’s hospital walls. Prior to that, Waters created and led two nationwide health system consulting and recruiting companies, W Medical Group and Med Stat Incorporated.

Mr. Waters earned a Master of Healthcare Administration from the University of Washington and a Bachelor of Arts Communications from Southern Methodist University. He serves on the boards of Active Wellness, Patient One and Health Management Resources.

Mike Waters

Arnnon Geshuri is responsible for developing organizational talent at scale for Teladoc Health. Aligning the company’s culture and long-term vision, he oversees all human resources functions, including talent acquisition, learning and development, benefits and compensation, workplace, and diversity equity and inclusion.

Mr. Geshuri previously served as chief people officer at Livongo Health until its merger with Teladoc Health. Prior to Livongo, he was vice president of Human Resources at Tesla, and during his tenure, oversaw the growth of Tesla from a 400-person startup to an integrated sustainable energy company with more than 35,000 employees around the globe. Before Tesla, Mr. Geshuri was the senior director of staffing operations for Google and designed the company’s legendary recruitment organization and talent acquisition strategy. He has also held leadership roles at E*TRADE Financial and Applied Materials.

Mr. Geshuri sits on several startup and academic advisory boards, including the Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business Master of Science in Business Analytics program. Mr. Geshuri has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of California at Irvine and a master’s in industrial/organizational psychology from San José State University.

Arnnon Geshuri

Donna Boyer leads product management and design for Teladoc Health, responsible for the delivery of market-leading healthcare technology and best-in-class consumer experiences.

Ms. Boyer’s transition to healthcare comes after 25 years of experience leading product innovation in high-growth companies in emerging industries. Prior to Teladoc Health, Ms. Boyer led Product at Stitch Fix, where she oversaw the company’s first Product organization, rapidly accelerating customer engagement and introducing new revenue streams. Prior to that she was responsible for the hosting platform at Airbnb and led personalization platforms globally at Yahoo.

Ms. Boyer holds a B.A. in Economics from Swarthmore College. She is passionate about increasing diversity in technology organizations and serves on the Board of Directors of Girls in Tech and Enterprise for Youth.

Donna Boyer

Claus has more than 20 years of experience from leading healthcare and technology companies including Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), [Danske Bank](/org/danske-bank), IBM and as chief technology officer of [CVS Health](/org/cvs-health)-Aetna. 

At [Teladoc Health](/org/teladoc-health), Jensen leads the R&D team, applying product innovation, data science, technological expertise and clinical excellence to transform how people access and experience healthcare around the world. 

Claus Jensen

Kelly Bliss is president of U.S. Group Health. She oversees sales, client management, and client and commercial operations for the business.

Ms. Bliss has strong expertise in creating cohesive client-focused organizations. Most recently, she held the position of chief client officer at [Teladoc Health](/org/teladoc-health). Under her leadership, client services achieved record growth and retention through a focus on delivering value and a best-in-class experience to our clients. Ms. Bliss also built and managed high-functioning, global teams at companies such as Best Doctors and [InterSystems](/org/intersystems). At Best Doctors, she served as chief of staff, leading the organization’s key strategic growth initiatives until the eventual acquisition by [Teladoc Health](/org/teladoc-health) in 2017.

Ms. Bliss was recognized as one of the Top 25 Women Leaders in Healthcare Software of 2020 by The Healthcare Technology Report and serves as executive sponsor for the [Teladoc Health](/org/teladoc-health) Women’s Network. She holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial psychology from [Nichols College](/org/nichols-college).

Kelly Bliss

Ms. Karen L. Daniel became a member of the Teladoc Health board of directors in November 2020.

Ms. Daniel retired in July 2018 as executive director, division president and chief financial officer of the Global Finance and Technology Solutions division for Black & Veatch, a global leader in providing engineering, consulting and construction services for energy, water, and telecommunication sectors.

As CFO, she was responsible for leading the company’s global financial operations that included treasury, tax, accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and financial systems, and establishing corporate financial policies. Ms. Daniel also led the company’s global IT organization, which included oversight of systems, technology development and associated service providers.

Ms. Daniel currently serves on the boards of directors of publicly traded Commerce Bancshares Inc. and Snap-On Incorporated. In 2020, she completed a three-year term on the board of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City. She is also the past chairwoman of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Northwest Missouri State University and a Master of Science degree in accounting from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Karen L. Daniel

Ms. Sandra Fenwick became a member of the Teladoc Health board of directors in November 2020.

Ms. Fenwick is the chief executive officer of Boston Children’s Hospital, where she leads the nation’s foremost independent pediatric hospital and the world’s leading center of pediatric medical and health research. She has been a driving force to improve the effectiveness and efficacy of the care provided at Boston Children’s, while at the same time reducing the cost of care. Ms. Fenwick joined Boston Children’s in 1999 as senior vice president and was appointed chief operating officer that year. She was named president in 2008 and was appointed chief executive officer in 2013.

Ms. Fenwick currently serves on the boards of directors of Harvard’s Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering; Children’s Hospital Association; Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce; CRICO, Ltd.; CRICO Vermont and Boston Children’s Hospital. She is also a member of the Massachusetts Women’s Forum and Women Corporate Directors Boston. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Simmons College with distinction and a master’s in Public Health degree in Health Services Administration from the University of Texas School of Public Health. She has received numerous awards and honorary degrees for her contributions to healthcare.

Sandra Fenwick

Mr. McKinley became a member of our board of directors in November 2009.

Mr. McKinley, who has more than 35 years of investment experience, is a general partner and the West Coast representative for Cardinal Partners, a venture capital firm focused exclusively on healthcare investing. Prior to joining Cardinal, Mr. McKinley was the co-founder and co-managing partner of Partech International. Mr. McKinley currently serves on the board of directors of lifeIMAGE, a cloud-based medical imaging sharing platform for hospitals, physicians, and patients.

In addition, Mr. McKinley is the founding chief executive officer and director of Cardinal Analytx, a software startup spun out of Stanford University that was created to identify and target high-cost patients for early medical interventions. Mr. McKinley earned Bachelor of Arts in economics from Harvard University, a Master of Science in accounting from New York University and a Master of Business Administration from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

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