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.

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.