8-KLeadership Changes

CENTENE CORP 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Sep 25, 2008)

Filed September 25, 2008For Securities:CNC

Summary

Centene Corporation (CNC) filed a Form 8-K on September 25, 2008, reporting a key executive appointment. Effective September 22, 2008, the company's board of directors appointed Jeffrey A. Schwaneke as Chief Accounting Officer. Mr. Schwaneke will report directly to Eric Slusser, the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, indicating a strengthening of the company's financial leadership team. This appointment comes shortly after Mr. Schwaneke joined Centene on July 7, 2008, as Vice President, Corporate Controller. His prior experience includes significant roles at Novelis Inc., SPX Corporation, and Marley Cooling Technologies, where he held positions such as Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, and Segment Controller. This rapid promotion suggests a confidence in his abilities and a strategic move to solidify accounting oversight within the organization.

Key Highlights

  • 1Centene Corporation (CNC) appointed Jeffrey A. Schwaneke as Chief Accounting Officer effective September 22, 2008.
  • 2Mr. Schwaneke's appointment demonstrates a strengthening of the company's financial leadership and accounting oversight.
  • 3He will report directly to Eric Slusser, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
  • 4Mr. Schwaneke joined Centene on July 7, 2008, as Vice President, Corporate Controller.
  • 5His previous experience includes key accounting and controller roles at Novelis Inc., SPX Corporation, and Marley Cooling Technologies.
  • 6The appointment indicates confidence in Mr. Schwaneke's capabilities and likely reflects ongoing internal assessment of financial management structure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Jeffrey A. Schwaneke has been appointed as the Chief Accounting Officer for Centene Corporation, effective September 22, 2008.

Mr. Schwaneke will report to Eric Slusser, the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Centene Corporation.

Mr. Schwaneke joined Centene Corporation on July 7, 2008, as Vice President, Corporate Controller.

Mr. Schwaneke brings extensive experience, having previously served as Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer at Novelis Inc., Segment Controller for SPX Corporation, and Corporate Controller at Marley Cooling Technologies, among other financial leadership roles.