Brian Setzer
Chief Executive Officer
Brian brings to Newport decades of leadership experience across the healthcare industry, with a proven record of driving growth and business transformation. Most recently, he served as Executive Vice President of Health & Wellness at Walmart, overseeing retail pharmacy, optical, and healthcare delivery operations. Brian also held executive leadership roles at Highmark Health and Cigna, managing major business segments as president, chief operating officer, and chief financial officer. With deep expertise in healthcare services, payor reimbursement dynamics, and creating customer value, he is dedicated to expanding Newport’s reach to serve more individuals and families in need of the highest-quality care. Brian holds an MBA from Vanderbilt University and a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Tennessee.
Experience
Brian brings to Newport decades of leadership experience across the healthcare industry, with a proven record of driving growth and business transformation. Most recently, he served as Executive Vice President of Health & Wellness at Walmart, overseeing retail pharmacy, optical, and healthcare delivery operations. Brian also held executive leadership roles at Highmark Health and Cigna, managing major business segments as president, chief operating officer, and chief financial officer. With deep expertise in healthcare services, payor reimbursement dynamics, and creating customer value, he is dedicated to expanding Newport’s reach to serve more individuals and families in need of the highest-quality care. Brian holds an MBA from Vanderbilt University and a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Tennessee.
