Hartford Business Journal

www.HartfordBusiness.com • May 6, 2019 • Hartford Business Journal 13 www.HartfordBusiness.com • May 6, 2019 • Hartford Business Journal 13 SPECIAL SECTION PGS. 14–29 C-Suite Awards highlight business excellence M any ambitious professionals hope to one day reach the C- Suite, where they can be deci- sion-makers who help shape an organization's future. But success in business isn't simply measured by landing a CEO or CFO title. Instead, it's de- termined by what an executive does and accom- plishes once they reach that higher pedestal. As part of Hartford Business Journal's second- annual C-Suite Awards, we recognize executives who have not only reached some of the highest levels in business, but also achieved major successes in leading their respective orga- nizations. We've identified six leaders in various C-Suite categories — CEO, CFO, CAO, CIO and CMO — from the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors who stood out for their commitment to excellence. The winners include John Ciulla, president and CEO of Webster Financial Corp. and Webster Bank, who led his company to a record financial perfor- mance in 2018 — his first year as chief executive. Another CEO winner is Kevin C. Leahy, who has nearly tripled the client base at Farmington's Connecticut Wealth Management since he co- founded the firm in 2010. Mark Boxer, executive vice president and chief information officer at Bloomfield insurer Cigna, is using technology to tackle healthcare's most pressing challenges, while Goodwin College Vice President of Finance Edwin J. Meyer Jr. is help- ing the East Hartford-based not-for-profit school maintain fiscal stability as it continues to grow. Rounding out our honorees is Masonicare Chief Administrative Officer Tracey LeMay, who has helped the Wallingford-based provider of healthcare and retire- ment-living communi- ties for seniors manage its risks, and Roberta Wachtelhausen, Con- nectiCare's chief sales and marketing officer, who played a key role in engineering a $180-million turnaround at the Farmington-based health insurer. In terms of methodology, the business com- munity was invited to submit nominees and the winners were chosen by HBJ's editorial staff. Please join HBJ in congratulating our win- ners and all their accomplishments. They will be recognized at a luncheon event June 5 at the Hartford Marriott. Greg Bordonaro , Editor Contents 14 CATEGORY: CEO OF THE YEAR, 100 OR MORE EMPLOYEES John Ciulla 18 CATEGORY: CEO OF THE YEAR, FEWER THAN 100 EMPLOYEES Kevin C. Leahy 20 CATEGORY: CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER OF THE YEAR Mark Boxer 22 CATEGORY: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OF THE YEAR Edwin J. Meyer Jr. 24 CATEGORY: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF THE YEAR Tracey LeMay 28 CATEGORY: CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER OF THE YEAR Roberta (Bert) Wachtelhausen Education Leadership Sponsor: Presenting Sponsors: Event Sponsor: Presented By:

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