Brian Thompson was the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. Was shot dead outside the New York Hilton Midtown on Wednesday in Manhattan, where the company was hosting an investor day.
50 year old Thompson was Name CEO of UnitedHealthcare, the insurance arm of UnitedHealth Group, in April 2021. He first joined UnitedHealth Group in 2004 and previously served as CEO of the company's government programs, including Medicare and retiree coverage, and community and state programs providing Medicaid and other types of coverage. To millions of people.
2021 In his most recent role as CEO of UnitedHealthcare, he was responsible for leading growth across the company's global, employer, individual, specialty and government benefits businesses, according to the company. statement Announcement of his appointment.
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“Brian's experience, relationships and values make him uniquely positioned to help UnitedHealthcare improve the way health care works for consumers, physicians, employers, governments and our other partners,” said Andrew Vitti, CEO of UnitedHealth Group. “, allowing long-term growth to continue.” Said at that time.
Thompson held other positions during his 20 years at the company, including employer of UnitedHealthcare and chief financial officer of the individual, community and state and Medicare and retirement businesses. He also served as financial controller for UnitedHealthcare's employer and individual business and was a director in the company's corporate development division.
Before joining UnitedHealth Group, Thompson worked as a certified public accountant at the accounting firm PwC, according to his biography on the networking site LinkedIn. Thompson graduated from the University of Iowa with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration in 1997 and most recently resided in Maple Grove, Minnesota.
Following the firing, UnitedHealthcare canceled its Wednesday meeting with Wall Street analysts and investors, which Thompson had been scheduled to attend.
“We are deeply saddened and shocked at the passing of our dear friend and colleague, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson,” UnitedHealth Group said in a statement. “Brian was a highly respected colleague and friend to everyone who worked with him. We are working closely with the NYPD and ask for your patience and understanding during this difficult time. Our condolences go out to Brian's family. And everyone close to him is with him.” Him.”
Thompson is survived by his wife, Paulette Thompson, and two sons.
Minnesota leaders expressed surprise
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey also expressed condolences over Thompson's death. “This is a shocking and devastating loss for our entire community. 'Shocking' is the only word I can find right now,” he said in a statement to CBS MoneyWatch.
He said in a post on social media that Thompson was “a great guy.”
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar expressed her condolences to Thompson's family and the UnitedHealthcare employees in the state, calling the shooting “a horrific and shocking act of violence.” Post On X.
in oneself PostMinnesota Governor Tim Walz called Thompson's death “a terrible loss for the business and health care community in Minnesota.”