HealthPartners has named Mark Hansberry executive vice president and chief strategy and growth officer.

Hansberry will lead capabilities that strategically position and grow HealthPartners’ membership and patients across the communities it serves, including strategy, product, marketing, sales, actuary and underwriting, provider partnerships, government relations, community relations and member services. He will oversee the performance of the health plan and the HealthPartners Institute. Hansberry has served as HealthPartners chief marketing officer since 2017.

“Mark is a customer-focused leader, always focused on improving the experience of our members, patients and partners in the community,” said Andrea Walsh, HealthPartners president and CEO. “His collaborative style and results-driven approach will be instrumental as we continue to grow and provide care and coverage options that are simple and affordable.”

Hansberry has more than 35 years of experience. Prior to joining HealthPartners, he held senior leadership and executive roles at health care organizations in the Twin Cities, Chicago and Boston.