Elevance Health Board Welcomes Steve Collis as New Director

INDIANAPOLIS—The board of directors of Elevance Health announced that Steve Collis, a global health care executive, will join the company’s board, effective Monday, Aug. 1. He will also serve on the board’s audit and finance committees, aiming to further enhance the board’s industry expertise and financial oversight capabilities. 

“Steve brings a distinguished record of leadership, transformation and operational excellence,” said Ramey Peru, chair of the Elevance board of directors. “His insights will support our continued focus on delivering high-quality care, driving innovation and creating enduring value for the people and communities we serve. His deep experience in health care operations and long-term value creation align well with our strategic objectives.”

Collis most recently served as executive chairman of the board of Cencora (formerly AmerisourceBergen). He joined Cencora in 1994, building his career in the company, holding several key executive leadership positions across the organization, culminating in his appointment as president and CEO in 2011, a role he held until he became executive chairman of the board in 2024. 

“Steve’s appointment reflects Elevance Health’s continued commitment to thoughtful board evolution and sound governance, ensuring the board has the right experience to support the company’s growth in a changing market,” Peru said.