Chris Stenrud is the chief communications and brand officer for Teladoc Health and a member of the CEO’s senior leadership team. In this role, he is responsible for developing and implementing communications, marketing and engagement strategies that advance the Teladoc Health brand and increase understanding of the company’s service and product offerings among consumers, clients and other external stakeholders. He also leads employee communications and corporate social responsibility efforts for Teladoc Health. Chris has led the rapid growth of a high-performing communications team since 2020, as the company experienced market-leading expansion accelerated by the coronavirus pandemic and multiple mergers and acquisitions.

With more than 25 years of experience in healthcare communications and public affairs, Chris brings extensive expertise in developing and executing innovative, high-impact media strategies, building strong brand reputations and inspiring teams within highly regulated and competitive industries.

Prior to Teladoc Health, he served as global head of communications for Cigna Corporation, driving external and internal communications for the company during two of the most significant mergers in healthcare: Cigna-Anthem and Cigna-Express Scripts. He has also served as executive director of government relations and health policy communications and communications director for the Office of the Chairman and CEO Kaiser Permanente.  His background includes significant experience in communications and public affairs for the U.S. federal government, serving twice as a communications leader at the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services as a member of the Obama and Clinton administrations. Chris also has deep experience running the Washington public affairs practice of Golin and has held other key public relations agency roles.

He is deeply committed to leveraging the power of communications to advance Teladoc Health's mission of transforming health care access and quality for millions of members worldwide.

Chris graduated from the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service.