UnitedHealthcare names Thompson as new CEO
UnitedHealthcare names Thompson as new CEO
UnitedHealth Group named a new lead to its $200 billion insurer, UnitedHealthcare, on Wednesday.
The Minnetonka, Minn.-based health giant announced that Brian Thompson will lead the nation's largest insurer, which covers 48.4 million members. Thompson has been with the company since 2004 and most recently served as UnitedHealthcare's lead for government programs including Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and ACA business.
Thompson replaces Dirk McMahon in the post, who will continue to serve as chief operating officer of UnitedHealth Group. McMahon had been working in both roles since February when former UnitedHealth Group CEO David Wichmann abruptly announced he was retiring. Andrew Witty took the helm of UnitedHealth Group.