CDPHP names Brian O'Grady as President and CEO

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- CDPHP has named Brian O'Grady as its new President and CEO, succeeding Dr. John Bennett who has held the position since 2008. CDPHP says O'Grady has nearly 40 years of experience in healthcare.

O'Grady has held several leadership roles at Highmark BlueCross BlueShield (formerly BlueShield of Northeastern New York). He was selected after the CDPHP board of directors formed a selection committee and the board unanimously approved to appoint him.

He will assume the role of president and CEO on July 1.

"I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to lead an organization driven by a strong mission, vision, and values," said O'Grady. "Having been born and raised in the Capital Region, I understand the vital role this health plan plays in maintaining the well-being of our communities. I look forward to working with our team of nearly 1,400 colleagues, who dedicate themselves every day to providing our customers with the highest quality care and exceptional customer service."

“As one of the founding members of this great organization, it is not easy to say ‘goodbye,’ but I am able to do so knowing I am leaving CDPHP in great hands,” said Bennett. “Brian has been a trusted and steadfast leader at CDPHP for more than a decade, and I am confident that he will continue to grow and lead this plan well into the future. I have been with this company since its inception, and I would not settle until I found the right partners and leadership team needed to carry this company into perpetuity. I am confident that our integration with Community Care Physicians, as well as our proposed affiliation with The Lifetime Healthcare Companies, will allow this plan to continue carrying out its mission, and I am positive that Brian O’Grady is the right person to execute on that strategy.”