Paul Hlivko

As vice president, chief technology and experience officer, Hlivko is responsible for the strategic direction of technology transformation, digital technology, and innovation. Several technology teams report to Hlivko, including enterprise architecture, application delivery, application operations, software product management, enterprise data management, and user experience design.

Prior to joining Wellmark, Hlivko served as senior vice president and managing director of IT, digital and innovation at First Niagara Financial Group. Most recently, he led First Niagara's strategic program to deliver the corporation's new operating model and underlying technology transformation. In addition, Hlivko was responsible for digital, application development, enterprise architecture, business intelligence, and technology risk management.

Earlier in his career, he held various technology leadership roles at National City Corporation and PNC Financial Services, and founded two startups — a digital imaging company and an internet technology consulting business.

Hlivko is a member of the Boards of Directors of Technology Association of Iowa, Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity, and Des Moines Performing Arts.