David J. Gallitano Named Interim WellCare CEO

WellCare Health Plans

announced that its board of directors has appointed the company's chairman of the board, David J. Gallitano, as interim CEO, replacing Alec Cunningham. The company is conducting a national search for a new CEO. Gallitano will fill both the chairman and CEO roles until a successor for the CEO role is appointed. "Alec's contributions to WellCare have been significant. The entire board extends their sincere gratitude and appreciation to Alec, along with best wishes for the future," said Gallitano. "As the company continues to expand and grow, the board felt that it was necessary to identify a new experienced leader to help write the next chapter for WellCare. I am looking forward to working with the management team to continue progress towards WellCare's vision to be the leader in government-sponsored health care programs." Gallitano was named chairman of WellCare's board on May 22, 2013, upon the resignation of Charles G. Berg. Gallitano has been a WellCare director since 2009. He has been president of Tucker Advisors, Inc., a sole proprietor private investment and advisory firm, since 2002. Gallitano served as the chairman and CEO