Mark T. Bertolini

Mark Bertolini, CEO of Aetna, is not your typical CEO.

Mark is committed to practicing mindfulness in his personal life as well as his professional life. Tragic circumstances he experienced in his life sent him on a path to learn the benefits of mindfulness and holistic medicine. As a result Mark is living an extraordinary life and an entire industry has been changed. One man effecting millions of lives.

It has been reported that “this CEO (a former hippie) manages by walking around, slowly and mindfully, actually practicing walking meditation, and attentively listening to his employees”. Mr. Bertolini is actively engaged in the national dialogue on the future of health care.  Mr. Bertolini promotes measures that increase access, lower costs and improve the quality of health care.  He is a strong advocate for a consumer-centered health care system.