Weight Watchers has appointed Heather Thiltgen to its Board of Directors, effective April 20, effective as the company expands its integrated weight health platform. Thiltgen currently serves as President of Presbyterian Health Plan and previously served as President and CEO of WellSense Health Plan. She brings decades of successful healthcare leadership experience, with expertise in expanding coverage and access to GLP-1 therapies, navigating complex regulatory environments, and accelerating profitable growth by rebuilding membership bases.
Board Expansion and Expertise
With Thiltgen’s appointment, the Weight Watchers Board has expanded to six members, all of whom are independent. She is a member of the Board’s Compensation and Benefits Committee. Gene Davis, Chairman of the Weight Watchers Board, noted that her “successful track record of driving profitable growth across diverse healthcare markets and navigating complex regulatory environments will strengthen the Board’s oversight of the Company’s long-term strategy.”
Background and Vision
Thiltgen holds an MBA from the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University and a B.A. in Government from the University of Texas at Austin. Throughout her career, she held senior leadership roles at Medical Mutual, TruStage Financial Group and USAA, where she demonstrated leadership in product strategy, marketing, member acquisition, and customer engagement. She brings experience across provider-aligned and consumer-facing models, with a strong track record of driving profitable growth, improving operating performance, and enhancing member outcomes.
Thiltgen said she is “honored to join the Weight Watchers Board at a time when the integration of behavioral support and clinical care is increasingly critical.” She noted that Weight Watchers is “well-positioned to expand access, improve outcomes and strengthen member experience and retention.”
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