Centene Corporation announced that Chief Financial Officer Andrew Asher will retire at the end of 2026, with Christopher Neczypor, former CFO of Lincoln National Corporation, appointed as his successor. In conjunction with the leadership change, the company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 financial guidance.
Key Details
- CFO Retirement: Andrew Asher will step down as CFO effective December 31, 2026, and will serve as a Strategic Advisor through the end of 2027 to ensure an orderly transition.
- Successor Appointed: Christopher Neczypor will join Centene around September 1, 2026, and officially assume the role of CFO on January 1, 2027. His compensation includes a $1.1M base salary, a $2M cash sign-on bonus, and $10M in restricted stock units to compensate for forfeited pay.
- 2026 Guidance Reaffirmed: The company reaffirmed its previously issued full-year 2026 adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) guidance of greater than $4.80.