UnitedHealth Group Announces Executive Leadership Changes

UnitedHealth Group has appointed Heather Cianfrocco, currently CEO of Optum, to the enterprise-wide role of Executive Vice President, Governance, Compliance and Information Security, effective May 6, 2025. Dr. Patrick Conway, current CEO of Optum Rx and a member of the company since 2020, will succeed Cianfrocco as CEO of Optum. These leadership transitions reflect UnitedHealth Group’s commitment to strategic leadership development and alignment with its long-term mission.