Delta Dental of New Jersey and Connecticut (DDNJCT) named Paul Di Maio to succeed Dennis G. Wilson as its new CEO effective Jan. 1, 2025.
Wilson joined DDNJCT as President and CEO in 2013 and will continue to be a part of the organization as a Special Advisor through June 30, 2025. A transformative leader, it was under his guidance that DDNJCT achieved impressive growth and became substantially more outwardly focused, the company said in a statement.
He was responsible for creating and launching a new corporate social responsibility program in his first year at the company, engaging with business, community, and charitable organizations at the board and executive team levels throughout New Jersey and Connecticut.
Wilson also launched crucial strategic company initiatives, including a focus on individual and small group sales, establishing DDCT as a separate entity, and the addition of vision insurance to the DDNJCT portfolio. He also initiated the company’s unique small business and individual products, as well as the first Special Health Care Needs program in the market in support of individuals and families with disabilities.
“Leading DDNJCT has been a true privilege, and I am thankful for the hard work and cooperation of the Board and our associates in positioning the company for growth and continued success into the future,” stated Wilson. “I also am proud of how our Board, senior leadership, and associates have enthusiastically embraced the company’s efforts to engage in the community and sincerely participate in supporting causes and activities in meaningful ways.”
Di Maio joined DDNJ in 2016 as Senior Vice President and General Counsel, providing invaluable advice and guidance to the Board and management across all aspects of operations. In 2022, Paul was appointed Chief Administrative Officer, where he successfully led the Legal, Compliance, Human Resources, Audit, and Special Investigations departments. Paul has consistently demonstrated his leadership abilities and his capacity to handle diverse opportunities and challenges.
“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. I especially thank Dennis for his leadership and the Board for its confidence in appointing me to this role,” said Di Maio.
“There are great opportunities in both New Jersey and Connecticut. 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,” he said.
Di Maio has served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Human Resources Policy Association, New Jersey Business and 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.