Celeste M. Mellet is the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Humana Inc., a Fortune 500 health insurance and healthcare services company. With more than 25 years of experience in finance, accounting, and strategic leadership, Mellet has played a pivotal role in driving Humana's financial performance and long-term growth in a dynamic healthcare industry. Before joining Humana in 2003, Mellet was a partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), where she led audit engagements for major healthcare and financial services clients, honing her expertise in complex financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and risk management. At Humana, she progressed rapidly through senior roles, including Senior Vice President of Financial Operations and leader of Corporate FP&A, before being appointed CFO in February 2021. In her current role, Mellet oversees Humana's global finance organization, including treasury, tax, investor relations, internal audit, and corporate development. Her notable achievements include spearheading financial strategies for key acquisitions like Kindred at Home, navigating the company through the COVID-19 pandemic with strong balance sheet management, and advancing Humana's bold goal initiatives focused on whole-person health, all while delivering consistent value to shareholders and stakeholders.