CareFirst Announces New Executive Vice President and General Counsel
Randolph Sergent to lead corporate governance, public policy and government affairs
Baltimore/Washington, D.C. – Today, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst), one of the country's largest not-for-profit healthcare organizations, named Randolph (Randy) Sergent to the role of Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary. Sergent, a 14-year veteran of CareFirst's legal team, succeeds Meryl Burgin, who is retiring after a 34-year career with the organization.
In this role, Sergent will be responsible for overseeing and guiding CareFirst’s legal and public policy strategies, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. He will also support the CareFirst Board of Directors in fulfilling fiduciary responsibilities and advising on legal posture and interests for CareFirst.
“Randy's institutional and industry knowledge combined with his strategic thinking are invaluable as we advance our mission and innovate as a leading healthcare company,” Brian D. Pieninck, President and CEO of CareFirst, said. “His leadership has been crucial in expanding our product offerings, influencing key policies, fostering strategic investments and the evolution of our venture and innovation initiatives.”
Prior to joining CareFirst, Sergent was a partner at Venable, LLP, and he has also served in the Maryland Attorney General’s Office as Deputy Counsel to the Maryland Insurance Commissioner and as Assistant Attorney General in Civil Litigation Division.
“I am proud of the team we have built at CareFirst, and the culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence we practice each day,” Sergent said. “It is an honor to lead these teams moving forward, continuing to work together in the best interest of our members.”
In addition to his professional work, Sergent displays a fervent commitment to community service, policy advocacy and mentoring future industry leaders.
As an extension of his role with CareFirst, he serves in roles that advance our efforts to better the health and wellness of all people. Sergent serves as Chair of the Maryland Healthcare Commission, a position appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate. In this role, Sergent has championed efforts to build consensus among consumers, providers, payers and other stakeholders on meaningful solutions to benefit all Maryland residents. Additionally, he is a member of the Ethics Committee of the Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA) and has served as Chair of the MSBA’s Health Law Section.
As a leader and mentor, Sergent's passion for talent development and continuous improvement strengthens CareFirst’s mission.
About CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
In its 87th year of service, CareFirst, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, is a not-for-profit healthcare company which, through its affiliates and subsidiaries, offers a comprehensive portfolio of health insurance products and administrative services to 3.5 million individuals and employers in Maryland, the District of Columbia and Northern Virginia. In 2023, CareFirst infused $233 million in support of regional community impact to improve overall health and advance accessible, affordable, equitable, high-quality healthcare. To learn more about CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, visit www.carefirst.com.