Timothy Susanin named vice president for audit, compliance, and privacy
Susanin, who will lead the audit, compliance, and privacy functions for the University and Penn Medicine, will assume the role April 1.
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Timothy Susanin has been named vice president for audit, compliance and privacy of the University of Pennsylvania, effective April 1, pending approval by the Board of Trustees. The appointment was announced today by Mark Dingfield, executive vice president, and Julia Puchtler, senior vice president and chief financial officer of the University of Pennsylvania Health System, following a national search.
“I’m delighted that Tim Susanin will be joining Penn in this important role,” said Dingfield. “Our work is grounded in trust, integrity, and responsibility, and Tim brings a deep understanding of how to partner with leaders across a complex institution to manage risk effectively and support sound decision-making. He is a collaborative leader with a proven track record of building strong, trusted relationships—qualities that will be important as he works closely with colleagues across the University and Penn Medicine.”
In his role, Susanin will lead the functions of the Office of Audit, Compliance and Privacy, collaborating with University and Penn Medicine leadership to strengthen internal controls, advance enterprise risk management, and uphold the highest regulatory and ethical standards. The Office partners closely with Penn leadership to anticipate and manage risks and ensure stewardship and accountability.
“I’m pleased to welcome Tim to Penn,” said Puchtler. “His strategic insight and deep operational experience will strengthen our approach to risk management and reinforce our commitment to accountability across the institution.”
Susanin currently serves as senior vice president and chief audit, compliance, and risk officer of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, where he leads internal audit, compliance and ethics, and enterprise risk management. Since joining Horizon in 2014 as vice president and chief compliance officer, he has served as a key member of its senior leadership team.
Before his tenure at Horizon, Susanin was a partner at Baker Hostetler LLP (2011–2014) and served as senior vice president, general counsel, and secretary at WellCare Health Plans (2008–2011) overseeing the company’s legal, government affairs, and corporate communications functions. Susanin was partner at Gibbons P.C. from 2001–2008, where he opened and co-managed the firm’s Philadelphia office and represented clients in federal and state litigation.
Earlier in his career, Susanin served as a Navy JAG Officer and a federal prosecutor with the U.S. Department of Justice. A Philadelphia native, he received his J.D. from Villanova University School of Law and his B.A. from Franklin & Marshall College.
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