Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina has promoted one of its top executives to president, putting him in line to succeed CEO Bob Greczyn, who plans to retire next year.
The board of the state's largest health insurer over the weekend approved naming chief operating officer J. Bradley Wilson to the president spot. Greczyn will remain CEO, but has indicated he will step down in 2010.
Wilson, 56, is a lawyer who joined Blue Cross in 1995 after serving as general counsel for Gov. Jim Hunt. Wilson, who holds degrees from Appalachian State, Wake Forest and Duke universities, also is on the University of North Carolina board of governors.
Greczyn, 58, has been CEO and president for 11 years. The health insurer covers more than 3.7 million members, including as administrator for the state employees' health plan.
Assistant Business Editor Alan M. Wolf joined the N&O in 1999 covering the business of health care. He became an editor in 2001, and helps oversee the paper's daily business coverage and Sunday Work&Money section. He lives in Clayton with his wife and two children. Reach him at 919-829-4572 or
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Always knew Brad would be President or Governor one day!
Wed, 10/14/2009 - 14:37 — sharkiesmHave know Brad for 31 years. I always knew he would be President or Governor one day. He out smarted me. He took the non-potilical route. Congratulation and Best Wishes, Brad. Larry Aultman
Only One More Year ....
Mon, 10/12/2009 - 18:28 — AgentPierceOnly one more year for the N&O to write their monthly article criticizing Bob Greczyn's salary. I hope the class-envy squad at The N&O is busily looking for a "rich white guy" to replace Bob on their hit list.
GOTTA have a rich white guy to criticize, right N&O?
Former general counsel for Gov. Jim Hunt says it all
Mon, 10/12/2009 - 15:43 — BitterEXdemocrat (not verified)sometimes you wonder how they got where they are, then the reason jumps out atcha...very ingrained member of democrackkk colusion and corruption undoubtedly...