Mark El-Tawil

Mark El-Tawil serves as chief financial officer and chief risk officer for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ). In this role, he provides direction and accountability for all financial planning and management functions, as well as supports the organization's strategy and goals.

Mark’s extensive business management background coupled with his ability to work collaboratively make him a key part of BCBSAZ’s plans for advancement and growth.

With more than 25 years of experience, Mark has spent his career leading operations for health insurers and physician networks.

Before joining BCBSAZ in 2018, Mark served as CFO for the P3 Health Group. He previously served as VP & West Division leader for Humana, where he worked for nearly 10 years. He also served as the Chief Senior Product Officer and Arizona market president for Health Net, as well as Regional Vice President and regional CFO at PacifiCare Health Systems (now owned by United Healthcare).

Mark has lived in Arizona for more than 30 years and is dedicated to the community. He served on the boards of several charitable and civic organizations, including Make-A-Wish® Arizona and John C. Lincoln Health Foundation.

Mark holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Central Michigan University, and advanced study certificates in healthcare from both the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley and Harvard BP.