UnitedHealth Group Tuesday said Andrew Witty’s is stepping down, citing “personal reasons” and will … More
UnitedHealth Group Tuesday said Andrew Witty’s is stepping down, citing “personal reasons” and will be replaced by former longtime CEO Stephen J. Hemsley.
In a brief announcement, UnitedHealth Group said Hemsley, who served as company “CEO from 2006-2017, will remain chairman of the company’s Board of Directors and Witty will serve as a senior adviser to Hemsley.”
UnitedHealth Group, which owns the nation’s largest health insurance company in UnitedHealthcare, is also a nationwide provider of medical care services under the Optum umbrella, which includes Optum Rx, Optum Health and its various outpatient clinics, centers and doctor practices as well as other healthcare services.
It’s the latest management shakeup at the nation’s largest health insurance company.
decision to step down as CEO for personal reasons. Hemsley, who served as company CEO from 2006-2017, will remain chairman of the company’s Board of Directors and Witty will serve as a senior adviser to Hemsley.
