ParetoHealth bolsters leadership team with key appointments

ParetoHealth has expanded its executive team with the appointments of Kevin Kickhaefer as chief revenue officer and Jason Meador as chief underwriting officer.

In his new role, Kickhaefer will oversee sales, marketing and customer management, with a focus on maintaining consistent service for consultants and employers.

Kickhaefer brings extensive experience in scaling healthcare organisations, having previously held leadership roles at Consumer Medical and Gravie, and earlier positions at Cigna and Aetna.

“ParetoHealth is empowering consultants and employers to take control of their future,” says Kickhaefer.

“I am excited to join an organisation that’s delivering a solution purpose-built to provide savings, stability, and control in a space that has lacked all three.”

Meador, who takes on responsibility for underwriting and risk management, previously served as executive vice president of direct markets at Zurich North America, where he also led the group captives division.

Earlier in his career, Meador spent nearly a decade advising insurance companies at The Boston Consulting Group, following service in the US Navy.

“I am excited to partner with a great team to leverage the company’s industry-leading scale and performance to drive further growth and innovation for the community,” Meador says.

Commenting on the appointments, Maeve O’Meara, CEO of ParetoHealth, states “Kevin and Jason are mission-oriented leaders who are committed to helping improve health benefits for small and midsize businesses.

“Their expertise will enable us to continue to grow at scale, deliver for our partners and customers, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market.”