eHealth(US:EHTH) Prnewswireยท2025-07-29 13:00Core Viewpoint - Derrick Duke has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of eHealth, Inc., succeeding Fran Soistman, who will retire but remain on the Board of Directors and assist during the transition period [1][4][5]. Group 1: Leadership Transition - Derrick Duke will officially assume the CEO role on September 18, 2025, after starting the transition on August 4, 2025 [1]. - Fran Soistman will continue to serve as an executive advisor until December 31, 2025, to support the transition [1]. Group 2: Derrick Duke's Background - Derrick Duke has over 30 years of strategic leadership and financial expertise in the health insurance and managed care sectors [6]. - He previously served as CEO of Magellan Health, where he led significant operational and financial initiatives [2][6]. - Duke has held various senior roles at HealthMarkets, including Chief Investment Officer and Chief Financial Officer, and played a key role in its acquisition by UnitedHealth Group in 2019 [7]. Group 3: Board and Company Statements - Beth Brooke, Chair of eHealth's Board, expressed confidence in Duke's ability to lead eHealth into a new phase of profitable growth, highlighting his operational expertise and financial acumen [3]. - Fran Soistman acknowledged the accomplishments during his tenure and expressed confidence in Duke's leadership for eHealth's future [4][5].