Mark Whalen was named Banner Health’s executive vice president and chief enterprise growth officer in 2026. In this role, Whalen oversees strategy and growth, government relations, marketing and public relations and real estate management. He is responsible for growing access and value-based care across Banner's multi-state footprint, strengthening market differentiation, and sponsoring enterprise transformation initiatives that improve operational efficiency, quality outcomes, financial performance, and system integration.
Whalen brings extensive expertise in health care strategy, transformation, and integrated care delivery, with a demonstrated track record of leading enterprise-wide growth initiatives and developing population health capabilities across large, complex health systems. His experience includes driving strategic partnerships, executing business development opportunities, and aligning reimbursement models with care transformation.
Whalen holds an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis and a BA from the University of Texas-Austin.
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