UNH SEC filings last scanned 13 May 2026, 22:32 UTC
CEO Timeline
Stephen J. HemsleyCurrent
May 2025 — Present(1y)
Steve Hemsley was appointed Chief Executive Officer of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated, effective May 12, 2025, succeeding Andrew Witty who stepped down.
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Sir Andrew P. Witty
Feb 2021 — May 2025(4y 3mo)
Sir Andrew P. Witty was appointed Chief Executive Officer and director of UnitedHealth Group, effective February 4, 2021, succeeding David S. Wichmann.
stepped down from his position
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David S. Wichmann
Sep 2017 — Feb 2021(3y 5mo)
David S. Wichmann was appointed Chief Executive Officer of UnitedHealth Group, effective September 1, 2017, transitioning from his role as President and succeeding Stephen J. Hemsley.
planned retirement after successful tenure; continuing in transition role through March 31, 2021
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Stephen J. Hemsley
Nov 2006 — Sep 2017(10y 10mo)
Stephen J. Hemsley was appointed Chief Executive Officer of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated on November 30, 2006, succeeding William W. McGuire, M.D.
transitioned after serving as CEO for more than 10 years