Anthem Inc.’s Jose Tomas Named National Association of Corporate Directors Fellow

INDIANAPOLIS--()--Anthem, Inc. (NYSE: ANTM) announced today that Jose Tomas, executive vice president and chief human resources officer of the company, has become a National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Fellow, the highest level of credentialing for corporate directors and corporate governance professionals. Tomas currently serves as a board member and governance committee chair for the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and holds a Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification.

As an NACD Fellow, Tomas has demonstrated his knowledge of the leading trends and practices that define exemplary corporate governance today and has committed to developing professional insights through a sophisticated course of ongoing study.

“I am honored to join the distinguished and diverse group of individuals who make up NACD’s Fellowship program and who have committed to advancing the highest standards of boardroom leadership,” said Tomas. “The resources, insights and connections I’ve made through NACD’s Fellowship program will be key assets to the companies I serve, as well as to my professional growth as a director.”

Candidates for NACD's Fellowship Program complete a strong foundation course which focuses on topical matters and committee-specific issues, followed by additional NACD education within a 12-month period. NACD Fellows renew their status every year, maintaining and advancing their knowledge with continuous learning and peer-led collaboration.

Representing hundreds of today’s largest and most diverse corporations in the world, NACD Fellows serve on boards of NASDAQ OMX- and NYSE-listed companies such as The Bon-Ton Stores, Ellie Mae, Foot Locker, Marsh & McLennan Cos., Monsanto, Nu Skin Enterprises, PICO Holdings, Pinnacle Entertainment, Retail Properties of America Inc., and Reynolds American.

NACD Fellows provide a snapshot of the caliber of corporate directors engaged in continuous learning with NACD –the leading organization delivering insights and resources that more than 16,000 corporate director members rely on to make sound strategic decisions and confidently confront complex business challenges. For information about the NACD Fellowship program, visit www.NACDonline.org/Fellowship.

As a member of Anthem’s executive leadership team, Tomas is responsible for succession planning and talent management, compensation and benefits, learning and development, diversity management and associate engagement.

Prior to joining Anthem in 2013, Tomas served as president for the Latin America and Caribbean region for Burger King Corporation, as well as global chief people officer.

Tomas holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and a master's in management from Florida International University.

About Anthem, Inc.

Anthem is working to transform health care with trusted and caring solutions. Our health plan companies deliver quality products and services that give their members access to the care they need. With nearly 70 million people served by its affiliated companies, including more than 38 million enrolled in its family of health plans, Anthem is one of the nation’s leading health benefits companies. For more information about Anthem’s family of companies, please visitwww.antheminc.com/companies.

Contacts

Anthem, Inc.
Jill Becher, 414-234-1573
Jill.becher@anthem.com

Release Summary

Anthem, Inc. announced today that Jose Tomas, executive vice president and chief human resources officer of the company, has become a National Association of Corporate Directors Fellow.

Contacts

Anthem, Inc.
Jill Becher, 414-234-1573
Jill.becher@anthem.com