Mary Beth L. Jenkins Named President and CEO of UPMC Health Plan

PITTSBURGH – Mary Beth L. Jenkins has been named president and CEO of UPMC Health Plan, president, UPMC Insurance Services Division, and executive vice president of UPMC. Effective Jan. 1, she will take the helm of the UPMC health insurance companies, the second largest provider-sponsored insurer in the nation, serving over 4 million members and recognized amongst the top-quality plans nationwide.

Jenkins will replace current president and CEO, Diane P. Holder, who will retire on Dec. 31 after a distinguished 40-year career at UPMC.

Jenkins has served in numerous ascending roles at UPMC Health Plan since 1998, and in 2023, when Holder's pending retirement was announced, she was additionally appointed as executive vice president and chief operating officer, UPMC Insurance Services Division.

“Mary Beth’s strong, strategic leadership has been a key driver of the Health Plan’s strong growth and outstanding quality awards for customer service and community outreach,” said Leslie C. Davis, president and CEO of UPMC. “Mary Beth’s forward-thinking work within UPMC’s successful integrated health care delivery system has helped ensure the Health Plan continues to offer affordable coverage while providing outstanding customer satisfaction and high-quality health care.”

Recognized nationally as an expert on service excellence and with a personal commitment to community service, Jenkins has served on the board of directors for several nonprofit organizations and privately held companies, including Slippery Rock University Health Care Administration & Management Board of Stakeholders, Carlow University, Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce, Lawrence County Tourist Promotion Agency, March of Dimes and Leadership Pittsburgh, Inc., Health Fidelity, Cavulus, and Astrata. She also is a longtime volunteer for the United Way of Allegheny County.

Jenkins earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications from Slippery Rock University and a Master of Business Administration from Duquesne University.