Leadership

Brian Snell

President, Illinois Plan

Brian Snell is responsible for the overall financial performance, long-term growth strategy and strategic planning for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois.

He has more than 30 years of experience with the company, serving in roles of increasing scope and responsibilities. He most recently served as divisional senior vice president Illinois group markets, with extensive knowledge of the needs of Illinois consumers, businesses and other stakeholders. In that role, he ensured BCBSIL delivered customer-first operational excellence by anticipating customer needs and offering data-driven solutions.

Brian holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois and an MBA from DePaul University.

Mina Arsala

Head of Illinois Management & Execution

Mina Arsala is responsible for leading the development of market strategy and business planning for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois. Mina is also responsible for coordinating enterprise planning, investment portfolio activities, and community relations.

Previously, Mina was executive director of Illinois Market Strategy and earlier worked in management positions at CVS Health and Deloitte, as well as early growth companies in health care, information technology, financial services and consulting. Mina earned her bachelor's degree from Washington University in St. Louis, and her MBA from Northwestern University.

Alvia Siddiqi

Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Alvia Siddiqi is responsible for clinical leadership, care management operations, value-based care and strategic oversight.

Dr. Siddiqi has demonstrated expertise in population health management, value-based care strategies, government programs, quality improvement, and health policy. She most recently served as CMO of Clinically Integrated Care at Advocate Health Care. She has also held various medical director and physician executive roles at Illinois Health Connect Medicaid and Cook County Health and Hospital Systems. Dr. Siddiqi has a Doctor of Medicine from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine and is associate faculty at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.