Paul Di Maio, who joined Delta Dental of New Jersey and Connecticut in 2016, on Thursday was named the next CEO, succeeding the retiring Dennis Wilson.
Di Maio will assume the top job on Jan. 1, 2025.
“I look forward to working with our board of trustees, senior leadership and our associates to build upon the success DDNJCT has achieved to this point,” he said. “I especially thank Dennis for his leadership and the board for its confidence in appointing me to this role.”
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Di Maio’s role at the company has grown through the years.
He was brought on in 2016 as general counsel. In 2022, he was appointed chief administrative officer, where he successfully led the legal, compliance, human resources, audit and special investigations departments.
Di Maio, who has consistently demonstrated his leadership abilities and his capacity to handle diverse opportunities, said he is looking forward to the next challenge.
“There are great opportunities in both New Jersey and Connecticut,” he said. “I am confident that, working together, we will continue to capitalize on those opportunities, and DDNJCT will provide our customers with great products and services, continue its growth and diversification path and make important contributions in the communities we serve.”
Di Maio has served as a member of the board of directors of the Human Resources Policy Association, New Jersey Business & Industry Association’s Public Policy Committee and Healthcare Committee and New Jobs PAC. He currently serves on the governance board of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Coastal and Northern New Jersey.
