Minita Shah-Mara has joined Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts as chief people officer and senior vice president. Shah-Mara will be responsible for organizational effectiveness and leading the company’s people and culture strategy. She brings a wealth of experience from Biogen, where she led HR efforts for more than a decade.
Most recently, she served as Biogen’s vice president and head of human resources for the research and development, medical, and West Coast hub divisions, responsible for overseeing organizational design, talent engagement, performance management, succession planning, and leadership coaching.
“Minita is an outstanding leader who centers people in every decision she makes,” says Sarah Iselin, CEO and president of Blue Cross. “Her commitment to talent development, building inclusive organizational cultures, and driving performance aligns with our values and will enhance our strategy as we continue to evolve to meet the needs of our members and customers.”
Prior to Biogen, Shah-Mara led diversity strategy at Bingham McCutchen LLP and talent management initiatives at Coblentz, Patch, Duffy & Bass LLP. She serves on the board of The Partnership, Inc.
“I’m thrilled to step into the role of chief people officer,” Shah-Mara says. “At the center of Blue Cross’ success is its people. I’m inspired by the mission-driven mindset of our employees, and I look forward to working with this talented team as we advance our people and culture strategy.”
