Larry Schreiber, president of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Wisconsin, has been named 2012 Chair for the Wisconsin Chapter of CEOs Against Cancer.
CEOs Against Cancer is a nationwide American Cancer Society volunteer forum of chief executive officers. The Wisconsin Chapter is comprised of 22 Wisconsin-based companies and organizations encompassing more than 20,000 employees.
“We’re excited to have Larry Schreiber leading our CEOs Against Cancer team in Wisconsin,” said Jari Johnston-Allen, American Cancer Society Midwest Division CEO. “Cancer affects almost everyone in some way which, in turn, has a major impact on the workforce. Mr. Schreiber’s active involvement will be instrumental as we focus on the chief executive’s role in employee health and wellness to help us create a healthier workforce and a world with less cancer.”
Schreiber and his CEOs Against Cancer-Wisconsin Chapter colleagues will collaborate on a variety of health-focused issues facing working professionals from diverse industries across the state. As chair, Schreiber will direct the chapter, gathering corporate executives’ unique insights to address cancer’s impact on the workforce, as well as support the American Cancer Society’s work to help companies improve employee health, boost workplace productivity, and reduce health care costs.
“I am proud to be a part of CEOs Against Cancer because I believe that corporate leaders have an important role to play in promoting health and fighting cancer,” Schreiber said. “Everyone spends a big chunk of their day at work, which means the workplace is a huge area of opportunity. Getting more CEOs involved in supporting healthy habits – such as physical activity, healthy eating and preventative care – is an exciting way we can improve people’s lives and take on cancer. It is a true honor to lead a group of CEOs who are championing these efforts at their companies.”
