Delta Dental of Illinois Appoints Praveen Thadani As President and CEO

Jul 09, 2025•8 days ago

Position

President

Company

Delta Dental of Illinois

Praveen Thadani

NapervilleInsuranceHealth Care

Description

Praveen Thadani has been appointed as the new president and chief executive officer of Delta Dental of Illinois, effective June 30. Mr. Thadani brings over 25 years of experience in the health care and insurance sectors.

Company Information

Company

Delta Dental of Illinois

Location

Naperville, Illinois, United States

About

Delta Dental of Illinois is a national leader in dental benefits, providing coverage to one in three Americans with dental insurance. The organization caters to over 6,500 companies in Illinois and covers around 2 million individuals, including employees and their family members. With a commitment to improving health and well-being, Delta Dental focuses on innovation in the dental landscape.

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Budget influence

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