Lauren Tyler joins Centene (NYSE: CNC) board, to serve on key committees
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Centene Corporation has expanded its Board of Directors from nine to ten members and appointed Lauren M. Tyler as a director effective June 19, 2026, with a term running through the 2027 annual meeting of stockholders.
She is expected to join the Audit Committee and the Compensation and Talent Committee on July 1, 2026. Tyler brings more than 30 years of leadership experience, including senior roles at JPMorgan Chase & Co., and currently serves on the boards of Cencora, Inc. and Guardian Life. She will receive compensation under Centene’s standard non-employee director program, and the company issued a press release describing her appointment.
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8-K Event Classification
3 items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
3 items
Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Terms
Audit Committee, Compensation and Talent Committee, non-employee director compensation program, Regulation FD, +1 more
5 terms
Audit Committee financial
"She is anticipated to serve as a member of the Audit Committee"
A company's audit committee is a small group of board members who act like independent inspectors for the firm's finances, overseeing how financial reports are prepared, monitoring internal controls, and managing the relationship with external auditors. Investors care because a strong audit committee reduces the risk of accounting errors, fraud, or misleading statements, making financial statements more trustworthy and helping protect shareholder value.
Compensation and Talent Committee financial
"and the Compensation and Talent Committee, effective as of July 1, 2026"
non-employee director compensation program financial
"Ms. Tyler will participate in the Company's standard non-employee director compensation program"
Regulation FD regulatory
"ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE"
Regulation FD is a rule that prevents company insiders, like executives, from sharing important information with some people before others get it. It matters because it helps ensure all investors have equal access to key news, making the stock market fairer and reducing chances of insider trading.
Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K regulatory
"There are no related party transactions in respect of the Company of the kind described in Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K"
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 19, 2026
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ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS
Effective June 19, 2026, the Board of Directors (the Board) of Centene Corporation (the Company) increased the size of the Board from 9 to 10 and elected Lauren Tyler to the Board to fill the resulting vacancy, with a term expiring at the Company's 2027 annual meeting of stockholders. She is anticipated to serve as a member of the Audit Committee and the Compensation and Talent Committee, effective as of July 1, 2026.
Ms. Tyler served for more than two decades at JPMorgan Chase & Co., a multinational banking institution. She most recently served as Executive Vice President, Global Head of Human Resources for JPMorgan Chase’s Asset & Wealth Management Division from 2015 to 2024. From 2014 to 2015, Ms. Tyler served as its Global Firmwide Chief Auditor. Prior to that, Ms. Tyler had served as its Global Firmwide Head of Investor Relations from 2009 to 2012. Ms. Tyler currently serves on the board of Cencora, Inc., a global pharmaceutical company and Guardian Life, a leading mutual insurance company.
Ms. Tyler will participate in the Company's standard non-employee director compensation program as described in the Company's proxy statement filed with the SEC on March 27, 2026.
There are no arrangements or understandings pursuant to which Ms. Tyler has been elected as a director of the Company. There are no family relationships between Ms. Tyler and any director or executive officer of the Company. There are no related party transactions in respect of the Company of the kind described in Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K in which Ms. Tyler was a participant.
ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
A copy of the press release announcing the events described in Item 5.02 above is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(d) Exhibits
| Exhibit Number | Description | |||||||
| 99.1 | Press release dated June 22, 2026 | |||||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) | |||||||
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| CENTENE CORPORATION | ||||||||||||||
| Date: | June 22, 2026 | By: | /s/ Christopher A. Koster | |||||||||||
| Christopher A. Koster Executive Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel | ||||||||||||||
Exhibit 99.1
N E W S R E L E A S E
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| Jennifer Gilligan | Isabella Wiltse | |||||||
| Senior Vice President, Finance & Investor Relations | Vice President, Media & Public Relations | |||||||
| (212) 549-1306 | (314) 445-0790 | |||||||
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CENTENE APPOINTS LAUREN M. TYLER TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ST. LOUIS, June 22, 2026 -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) today announced the appointment of Lauren M. Tyler to its Board of Directors, effective June 19, 2026. Ms. Tyler will serve on the Audit Committee and Compensation and Talent Committee.
Ms. Tyler brings more than 30 years of leadership experience across investment banking, private equity, corporate audit, investor relations, and human capital strategy.
"Lauren's longstanding track record guiding global, complex organizations through transformation while prioritizing governance, talent development, and operational rigor will be key as Centene continues to evolve and deliver on its mission," said CEO Sarah M. London.
Ms. Tyler spent over two decades at JPMorgan Chase & Co., where she held senior roles including Executive Vice President and Global Head of Human Resources for Asset and Wealth Management, Global Firmwide Chief Auditor, and Global Head of Investor Relations. Earlier in her career, she held roles at TSG Capital Partners, Allen & Company, and Morgan Stanley.
She currently serves on the boards of Cencora, Inc., and Guardian Life. She previously served on the board of Alleghany Corporation until its acquisition in 2022. Ms. Tyler holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA from Yale University.
"Lauren's seasoned board experience and proven leadership guiding complex organizations through dynamic operating environments will make her a strong addition to our Board," said Chairman Frederick H. Eppinger.
"I am honored to join Centene's Board, a company whose mission I deeply admire, and look forward to working closely with the company's leadership to make an impact on improving the health of the communities it serves nationwide," said Ms. Tyler.
About Centene Corporation
Centene Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading healthcare enterprise that is committed to helping people live healthier lives. The Company takes a local approach with local teams to provide fully integrated, high-quality, and cost-effective services to government-sponsored and commercial healthcare programs, focusing on under-insured individuals. Centene offers affordable and high-quality products to more than 1 in 15 individuals across the nation, including Medicaid and Medicare members (including Medicare Prescription Drug Plans) as well as individuals and families served by the Health Insurance Marketplace.
Centene uses its investor relations website to publish important information about the Company, including information that may be deemed material to investors. Financial and other information about Centene is routinely posted and is accessible on Centene's investor relations website, https://investors.centene.com.
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FAQ
What did Centene Corporation (CNC) announce in this 8-K filing?
Centene Corporation announced the appointment of Lauren M. Tyler to its Board of Directors, effective June 19, 2026. The Board size increased from nine to ten members, and Centene issued a press release detailing her role and committee assignments.
Who is Lauren M. Tyler, the new Centene (CNC) board member?
Lauren M. Tyler is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of leadership across investment banking, private equity, audit, investor relations, and human capital. She spent more than two decades at JPMorgan Chase & Co. in senior roles and serves on other corporate boards.
Which Centene (CNC) board committees will Lauren Tyler serve on?
Lauren Tyler will serve on Centene’s Audit Committee and Compensation and Talent Committee. Her committee service is anticipated to begin on July 1, 2026, aligning her financial, audit, and human capital expertise with oversight responsibilities in those areas.
How long will Lauren Tyler’s term on the Centene (CNC) board last?
Lauren Tyler’s term as a Centene director will run until the company’s 2027 annual meeting of stockholders. At that point, shareholders will have the opportunity to vote on her continued service under Centene’s normal director election process.
Will Lauren Tyler receive standard Centene (CNC) director compensation?
Yes. Lauren Tyler will participate in Centene’s standard non-employee director compensation program, as described in the company’s proxy statement filed on March 27, 2026. This aligns her compensation with that of other non-employee board members.