UnitedHealth Group, Andrew Witty and CEO
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Stephen Hemsley ran UnitedHealth Group for more than a decade. It's a different company after four years with Andrew Witty in charge.
Hemsley, 72, had led the company for more than a decade until 2017 and is re-taking the reins following a series of setbacks for UnitedHealth, including a cyber attack, federal investigations, soaring medical costs,
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May 13 (UPI) -- UnitedHealth Group announced Tuesday CEO Andrew Witty will step down, citing "personal reasons." Witty will leave the role of CEO and be replaced by Stephen J. Hemsley, effective immediately.
Por MICHELLE CHAPMANEl director general de UnitedHealth, Andrew Witty, dejará su cargo por razones personales y la aseguradora de salud más grande del país suspendió su
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"We are grateful for Andrew's stewardship of UnitedHealth Group, especially during some of the most challenging times any company has ever faced," Hemsley said. "The Board and I have greatly valued his leadership and compassion as chief executive and as a director and wish him and his family the best.