Meredith Ryan-Reid Named CEO of Versant Health, a MetLife Company
August 30 2022 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), announced today that Meredith
Ryan-Reid has been named CEO of Versant Health, a managed vision
care company and wholly-owned subsidiary of MetLife. The
appointment is effective September 1.
“Meredith’s experience in multiple facets of the insurance
industry, commitment to talent development, and customer-centric
approach position her as the ideal leader for the Versant Health
team at this stage of the company’s evolution,” said Ramy Tadros,
co-chairman of the Versant Health Board of Directors and regional
president, U.S. Business at MetLife. “Versant Health’s customers,
members, and vision care providers will benefit from her focus on
delivering innovative customer-focused solutions.”
Ryan-Reid brings almost 25 years of experience in the insurance
industry to the role. Since 2013, she has held a succession of
senior roles at MetLife focused on Group Benefits product
development, innovation, and distribution. During her tenure she
developed and launched the financial wellness app Upwise,
established the company’s Financial Wellness & Engagement
organization, expanded voluntary benefits distribution, and built
the Accident & Health portfolio. Earlier in her career she
worked on both the brokerage and carrier sides of the business.
"The breadth of Versant Health's expertise, network, and
solutions is creating tremendous value across the vision care
space," said Ryan-Reid. "I'm looking forward to working with the
talented Versant Health team to further accelerate business growth,
drive stakeholder satisfaction, and advance the company's
mission."
About MetLife
MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), through its subsidiaries and
affiliates ("MetLife"), is one of the world's leading financial
services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee
benefits and asset management to help its individual and
institutional customers build a more confident future. Founded in
1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 markets globally and
holds leading positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America,
Asia, Europe and the Middle East. For more information, visit
www.metlife.com.
About Versant Health
Versant Health, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of MetLife,
Inc., is one of the nation’s leading administrators of managed
vision care, serving more than 38.5 million of our clients’ members
nationwide. Through our Davis Vision and Superior Vision
independent provider networks, we help members access the wonders
of sight through healthy eyes and vision. Administering vision and
eye health solutions that range from access to routine vision
benefits to medical management, Versant Health has unique
visibility and scale across the total eye health spectrum. As a
result, our clients’ members enjoy a seamless experience with
access to one of the broadest provider networks in the industry and
an exclusive frame collection. Commercial groups, employer plans,
and health plans that serve government-sponsored programs such as
Medicaid and Medicare are among our valued customers.
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Media:
MetLife Kim Friedman
kfriedman@metlife.com 212-578-5428
Versant Health Rachel Pokay
rachel.pokay@versanthealth.com 210-202-8498
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