The CEO of UnitedHealthcare, Brian Thompson, was tragically gunned down on Wednesday outside the New York Hilton Midtown.
The incident occurred amidst an investor day event hosted by the company.
Thompson, aged 50, had been at the helm of UnitedHealthcare, the insurance subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, since April 2021.
As reported by CBS News, Thompson's career at UnitedHealth Group began in 2004. He had previously held the position of CEO for the company's government programs, which included Medicare, retiree coverage, and community and state programs. These programs provided Medicaid and other forms of coverage to millions of individuals.
In his latest role as CEO of UnitedHealthcare, Thompson was tasked with driving growth across the company's global, employer, individual, specialty, and government benefits businesses. This was highlighted in a 2021 company statement that announced his appointment. "Brian's experience, relationships and values make him especially well-suited to help UnitedHealthcare improve how health care works for consumers, physicians, employers, governments and our other partners, leading to continued and sustained long-term growth," UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty had said.
Over his two-decade tenure at the company, Thompson held several key positions. These included the roles of chief financial officer for UnitedHealthcare's Employer and Individual, Community and State, and Medicare and Retirement businesses. He also served as the financial controller for UnitedHealthcare's Employer and Individual business and was a director in the company's corporate development division.
Before his journey with UnitedHealth Group, Thompson was a certified public accountant at PwC, as per his LinkedIn biography. A graduate of the University of Iowa, Thompson held a bachelor's degree in business administration and was a resident of Minnesota.
The tragic loss of Thompson, a stalwart in the healthcare industry, leaves a void that will be hard to fill. His commitment to improving healthcare for consumers, physicians, employers, and governments will be remembered as a testament to his dedication and leadership.
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