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UnitedHealthcare Appoints Tim Noel as CEO Following Brian Thompson's Murder

The leadership change comes after the targeted killing of former CEO Brian Thompson, sparking scrutiny of the U.S. healthcare system.

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UnitedHealth Group headquarters in Edina, Minn., on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Photo by Tim Gruber @ackermangruber
(Image for rep) Tim Noel, with a strong background in Medicare, will lead the company’s top revenue-generating segment, which accounted for nearly half of total sales last year. UnitedHealth Group/Handout via REUTERS
A general view outside the United Healthcare corporate headquarters on December 4, 2024 in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

Overview

  • Tim Noel, a 17-year veteran of UnitedHealthcare, has been promoted to CEO after leading the company's Medicare and retirement division.
  • Former CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot outside a Manhattan hotel on December 4, 2024, in what law enforcement described as a targeted attack.
  • Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old suspect, faces state and federal charges, including first-degree murder and terrorism, to which he has pleaded not guilty.
  • The murder has intensified public criticism of the U.S. health insurance industry, with some social media users expressing support for Mangione's alleged motives.
  • UnitedHealthcare and other companies have increased security measures for executives and removed leadership details from their websites in response to safety concerns.