Teladoc Health Appoints Michael Smith, Experienced Insurance and Financial Services Executive, to Its Board of Directors

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Teladoc Health (NYSE: TDOC) appointed Michael Smith to its board of directors effective Feb 18, 2026, following the retirements of Eric Evans and Thomas McKinley. Mr. Smith will serve on the board’s audit and nominating and corporate governance committees and brings 30+ years of financial and transformation experience.

He is executive chairman of Talcott Financial Group with $130 billion assets under management and is a former CFO of Voya Financial. Teladoc will report fourth-quarter 2025 results on Feb 25, 2026 and host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET.

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• Experienced director with 30+ years in finance and transformation
• Assigned to Audit and Nominating & Corporate Governance committees
• $130 billion assets under management at his current firm (Talcott)

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• Two board retirements reduce board continuity (Eric Evans, Thomas McKinley)

NEW YORK, Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teladoc Health (NYSE: TDOC), the global leader in virtual care, today announced the appointment of Michael Smith to its board of directors. With more than three decades of leadership experience in financial management and strategic transformation, Mr. Smith brings a deep understanding of long-term business sustainability within highly regulated, global markets. He joins the board following the previously announced retirements of Eric Evans and Thomas McKinley and will serve on the board’s audit and nominating and corporate governance committees.

“Michael's experience leading enterprise transformations makes him a strong addition to the Board,” said Kenneth H. Paulus, the non-executive Chairman of the Teladoc Health board. “As the company continues to scale and innovate, his perspective will be valuable in helping accelerate strategic focus for the company’s next phase of long‑term growth.”

Mr. Smith is the former Vice Chair and Chief Financial Officer of Voya Financial, a leading health, wealth, and investment company, where he played an integral role in the company's transformation from a traditional insurance business to a market leader in retirement, investment and workplace benefits. He held senior executive roles in Actuarial, Finance, Operations and Risk Management during more than 20 years at Lincoln Financial. He currently serves as Executive Chairman of Talcott Financial Group, an international life insurance and risk management firm with $130 billion in assets under management. Mr. Smith holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan, is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries, and is a CFA^® charterholder.

“Teladoc Health’s mission to transform high‑quality care with technology is more important than ever,” said Smith. “I’m pleased to join the Board and bring my experience leading transformational change and sustainable value creation.”

Teladoc Health will release fourth quarter 2025 results on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, after the market closes. In conjunction, the company will host a conference call to review results at 5:00 p.m. ET on the same day.

About Teladoc Health

Teladoc Health (NYSE: TDOC) is the global leader in virtual care. The company is delivering and orchestrating care across patients, care providers, platforms, and partners — transforming virtual care into a catalyst for how better health happens. Through our relationships with health plans, employers, providers, health systems and consumers, we are enabling more access, driving better outcomes, extending provider capacity and lowering costs. Learn more at teladochealth.com.

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FAQ

Who is Michael Smith and why was he appointed to Teladoc Health's board (TDOC) on Feb 18, 2026?

Michael Smith is a financial services executive with 30+ years of leadership experience and transformation expertise. According to the company, he brings deep experience in finance, actuarial, operations and risk management to support Teladoc's strategic scaling and long-term growth.

What board roles will Michael Smith hold at Teladoc Health (TDOC) and how might that affect oversight?

Mr. Smith will serve on the Audit and Nominating & Corporate Governance committees. According to the company, his committee assignments add financial and governance oversight experience during the company's next phase of strategic focus.

Which board members retired when Michael Smith joined Teladoc Health (TDOC) on Feb 18, 2026?

Eric Evans and Thomas McKinley retired from the board prior to Mr. Smith's appointment. According to the company, those retirements preceded the new appointment and updated the board composition.

Does Michael Smith have relevant industry credentials for Teladoc Health's board (TDOC)?

Yes. He is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries and a CFA charterholder with senior roles at Voya and Lincoln Financial. According to the company, these credentials support governance and financial oversight responsibilities.

When will Teladoc Health (TDOC) report fourth-quarter 2025 results and hold a conference call?

Teladoc Health will release Q4 2025 results on Feb 25, 2026, after market close and host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET. According to the company, the call will review results the same day as the release.