Shaun Ruskin has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of VillageCare and VillageCareMAX Managed Care Health Plans.
New York, NY – [April, 2026] – VillageCare’s Board of Directors has appointed Shaun Ruskin as President and Chief Executive Officer of VillageCare and VillageCareMAX Managed Care Health Plans, marking the organization’s first new CEO appointment since 2009. Having served as Chief Operating Officer and most recently as Acting President and CEO following the retirement of longtime CEO Emma DeVito, Shaun brings deep organizational knowledge and steady leadership to this pivotal moment and will lead the executive team in advancing VillageCare’s strategic priorities, business operations, and enduring commitment to delivering exceptional, member-centered care.
Shaun brings more than 20 years of senior health care leadership experience, with a proven ability to drive operational excellence, revenue growth, and high‑quality outcomes. Since joining VillageCare in 2010—and returning after a brief departure to continue shaping its trajectory—he has been a unifying force among executive leaders, consistently aligning teams around a clear strategy. Shaun’s results‑driven leadership and vision for the future of managed care position VillageCare to perform at the highest level while staying true to its mission and the members it serves.
“Shaun’s appointment as CEO reflects both the strength of his leadership and the Board’s confidence in his ability to guide VillageCare into its next chapter,” said John W. Behre, Chairman of the VillageCare Board of Directors. “His strategic vision, deep understanding of the long-term care landscape and proven ability to align executive leadership around a common goal will be critical as we continue to drive exceptional outcomes, operational excellence, and superior member satisfaction.”
Mr. Ruskin’s proven record of strategic leadership is shaped by more than a decade of senior roles at VillageCare, as well as his tenure as Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at Centerlight Health Care. At Centerlight, he helped lead a successful organizational turnaround—strengthening quality, member experience, provider engagement, and government affairs while restoring financial strength. With a deep understanding of how managed care aligns with state and federal policy, Shaun was successful in advancing mission‑driven strategies that respond well to regulatory change while meeting the evolving needs of the communities served.
"I am honored to continue leading VillageCare and VillageCareMAX alongside an exceptional Board and executive leadership team that has already shown what is possible through resilience, collaboration, and shared purpose,” Shaun Ruskin said. “Having navigated challenges together, while delivering meaningful solutions, I’m excited to build on that momentum—setting a bold vision for the future of managed care, advancing innovation, and ensuring our work continues to anticipate and meet the evolving needs of our members and communities.”
About VillageCare and VillageCareMAX:
VillageCareMAX, the managed care plan of VillageCare, operates in the five boroughs of New York City, as well as Westchester and Putnam counties. It serves dual eligible and Medicaid beneficiaries 21 and older through four plans for individuals with long-term care needs: VillageCareMAX MLTC, VillageCareMAX Medicare Health Advantage (HMO-DSNP) and VillageCareMAX Medicare Total Advantage (HMO-DSNP and VillageCareMAX Medicare Select Advantage Prescription Drug Plan (MAPD) that serves individuals who quality for Low-Income Subsidy. VillageCareMAX’s nearly 40,000 members are quite diverse; 2 in 3 members’ first language is not English. As with most managed long-term care plans, members have multiple chronic illnesses, multiple functional deficits requiring assistance with daily living tasks, and high incidence of cognitive impairment. In addition to VillageCareMAX, the organization offers an assisted living facility. VillageCare’s network delivers the right service at the right time and place.