Paul Markovich
Chief Executive Officer & President, Ascendiun
Paul Markovich is Chief Executive Officer and President of Ascendiun, a nonprofit and ultimate parent company of Blue Shield of California, Blue Shield Promise Health Plan, Altais and Stellarus. The Ascendiun family of companies are dedicated to advancing better health outcomes, making care more affordable and addressing the unique needs of diverse communities.
A 25-year Blue Shield veteran, Markovich led as president and Chief Executive Officer of Blue Shield of California (2013-2024), a nonprofit health plan with more than 6 million members, over 7,500 employees and more than $25 billion in annual revenue in the state's commercial, individual, and government markets. Markovich has launched and led numerous initiatives to drive innovation and help reimagine healthcare, including funding support for a statewide provider directory to make it easier for Californians to find physicians and facilities in their plan; supporting development of a statewide health information network for patients’ records, enabling more seamless and holistic care; and investing in a partnership with the California Medical Association to help physicians pilot new care delivery models and leverage technology.