Dennis G. Wilson, President and CEO of Delta Dental of New Jersey and Connecticut (DDNJCT), has announced his retirement from the company effective December 31, 2024. He will continue to be a part of the organization as a Special Advisor through June 30, 2025. Paul Di Maio, currently Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Chief Administrative Officer has been announced as the new CEO.

Dennis joined DDNJCT as President and CEO in 2013 and has since been a transformative leader. Under his guidance, DDNJCT has achieved impressive growth and become substantially more outwardly focused. Dennis created and launched 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 level throughout New Jersey and Connecticut.

Dennis 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.”

Paul J. Di Maio will succeed Dennis as President and CEO, effective January 1, 2025. Paul 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,” stated 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.”

Paul 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.

About Delta Dental of New Jersey

Delta Dental of New Jersey, Inc. is New Jersey's leading dental benefits company, providing or administering coverage to more than 1.9 million people through contracts with groups and individuals in New Jersey and Connecticut. In Connecticut, Delta Dental of Connecticut, Inc. is a licensed insurer that writes dental and vision coverage on an insured basis, and Delta Dental of New Jersey administers self-funded dental benefit programs.

Offering dental benefits since 1969, Delta Dental of New Jersey's mission is to promote oral health to the greatest number of people by providing accessible dental benefit programs of the highest quality, service, and value. We are a not-for-profit service corporation and, as a member of Delta Dental Plans Association, we're part of a network that provides national dental coverage to more than 90 million Americans. For more information, visit DeltaDentalNJ.com.