Avesis Executive and Leadership Team

Hideo Kakiuchi, the Chief Financial Officer at Avesis, manages the fiscal health and strategic financial planning for the organization. Kakiuchi oversees capital allocation, budgeting, and financial reporting to support the expansion of vision, dental, and hearing care benefit programs. By analyzing market trends within the insurance industry, the Chief Financial Officer ensures that Avesis maintains sustainable growth while delivering cost-effective solutions to clients. This leadership role involves collaborating with the executive team to evaluate investment opportunities in medical and surgical eye care services. Hideo Kakiuchi directs the financial risk management strategies necessary to navigate the complexities of Medicaid, CHIP, and Medicare Advantage markets. Through rigorous oversight of financial performance, Kakiuchi secures the long-term stability of the company. The Chief Financial Officer provides the necessary fiscal discipline to support the operational scale required to serve seven million members across the United States.

Michael Scott, the President & Chief Operating Officer at Avesis, manages the day-to-day operations and strategic execution of the company's vision, dental, and hearing care benefit programs. Scott oversees the operational delivery of services for commercial, Medicaid, and Medicare Advantage clients, ensuring high-quality provider access for seven million members. By directing the administrative functions of the third-party administrator, the President & Chief Operating Officer maintains the efficiency of programs across the country. This leadership role involves coordinating cross-functional teams to refine product offerings and improve service delivery standards. Michael Scott drives the implementation of operational policies that support the company's growth and market position. Through the oversight of corporate headquarters and executive offices, Scott ensures that all business units remain aligned with the core mission of providing exceptional care. The President & Chief Operating Officer fosters a culture of operational excellence that directly impacts the quality of member experiences.

Steve Gearhart, the Chief Technology Officer at Avesis, directs the development of scalable digital platforms supporting vision, dental, and hearing care benefit administration. Gearhart architects secure software solutions that enable seamless integration between commercial, Medicaid, and Medicare Advantage programs. By overseeing the technical roadmap, the Chief Technology Officer ensures that Avesis maintains a competitive edge in the third-party administrator market. This leadership role involves managing complex data systems that facilitate access to high-quality providers across the country. Steve Gearhart drives innovation by implementing advanced automation tools that streamline claims processing and member enrollment workflows. Through the optimization of internal technical resources, Gearhart enhances the overall efficiency of benefit delivery. The Chief Technology Officer consistently aligns technological capabilities with the evolving needs of seven million members, ensuring reliable service delivery and robust data security protocols throughout the entire national network.

Laura Gill, the Chief Information Officer at Avesis, governs the information architecture and data governance frameworks essential for managing complex benefit programs. Gill oversees the integrity of member data and the security of information systems used in the administration of vision, dental, and hearing care services. By driving the digital transformation of internal processes, the Chief Information Officer ensures that Avesis provides accurate and timely information to providers and members alike. This leadership role involves managing the intersection of healthcare data and administrative efficiency to support the company's role as a third-party administrator. Laura Gill directs the implementation of robust cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive health information across all national operations. Through the strategic management of information assets, Gill optimizes the delivery of high-quality care programs. The Chief Information Officer maintains alignment between information technology initiatives and the broader mission of improving member access to essential health services.