Matthew “Matt” Snyder Appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Risk Officer at Care First Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Snyder has more than 25 years of experience in leading organizational process improvement and risk initiatives through interactions with management, boards and audit committees, and has recently worked in integrated audit, enterprise risk, special investigations, privacy and and compliance. This new division represents CareFirst’s continued ability to properly analyze and manage risk, and Snyder will oversee this core function, ensuring the organization remains competitive and healthy in the industry.
He has also been a partner in a large multinational audit and advisory firm leading risk assurance services for major healthcare organizations. Additionally, he was a member of his World 50 Chief Risk Officers. This is a private community for his CROs from globally respected organizations who share their experiences to discover better ideas.
In addition to his work at CareFirst, Snyder serves on the St. Louis Sports Commission and the Little Bit Foundation (TLBF). needs of the whole child.
said Matt Snyder, senior vice president and chief risk officer, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield.
About Matt Snyder
residence:
I moved to Maryland from St. Louis, Missouri. Located in Canton, he works in the CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Baltimore office.
education:
Master of Business Administration, Wayne State University.BA in International Business and Spanish from Alma University
If you hadn’t chosen your current occupation, which one would you choose and why?
I love my current job and have no intention of changing anything. If I hadn’t followed my current path, I would have chosen to teach and coach at the high school level. Making a positive impact on teenagers can have a lifelong impact on students and instill values in teachers. It provides an opportunity to help develop the valuable traits needed as an adult while experiencing the
Favorite vacation:
Our family explored Alpine Pass in Colorado, Arches National Park in Utah and Rubicon Springs in California this summer. My children immediately asked when we could return. So I can say it was a great time for all of us.
When you want to relax…
I find sun and water Whether it’s on the beach, on the boat, or on deck with family and friends, sun and water are what I always want.
Favorite TV show:
“Saturday Night Live” has been my favorite for as long as I can remember. It always makes me laugh and brightens up some of the heavier topics of the time.
Favorite quote:
The saying, “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care,” is credited to many, including Theodore Roosevelt and Benjamin Franklin. Emphasize the value of real connection and stay focused on goals that align with your purpose. That natural care is appreciated by all.
