Sir Andrew Witty Returns to UnitedHealth Group After Leave of Absence
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) announced the return of Sir Andrew Witty as president and CEO of Optum after an eight-month leave to serve with the World Health Organization on COVID-19 initiatives. Witty's immediate resumption of duties is expected to strengthen the company's leadership amidst ongoing health challenges. UnitedHealth Group continues to focus on improving health care delivery through its two main platforms: UnitedHealthcare and Optum, offering a range of health care products and services aimed at enhancing health system efficiency.
- Return of Sir Andrew Witty provides experienced leadership.
- Strengthening of leadership team amidst health system challenges.
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MINNETONKA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) announced that Sir Andrew Witty, president of UnitedHealth Group and chief executive officer of Optum, has returned to the company after an eight-month leave of absence to serve as a Global Envoy for the World Health Organization’s COVID-19 efforts. Witty will resume his duties effective immediately.
About UnitedHealth Group
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) is a diversified health care company dedicated to helping people live healthier lives and helping make the health system work better for everyone. UnitedHealth Group offers a broad spectrum of products and services through two distinct platforms: UnitedHealthcare, which provides health care coverage and benefits services; and Optum, which provides information and technology-enabled health services. For more information, visit UnitedHealth Group at www.unitedhealthgroup.com or follow @UnitedHealthGrp on Twitter.
