Who Is Brian Thompson, The CEO Shot Dead In New York
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot dead outside the New York Hilton Midtown in Manhattan, where the company was hosting an investor day. The 50-year-old CEO took the charge in April 2021.
He first joined UnitedHealth Group in 2004 and had previously served as CEO of the company's government programs, including Medicare and retiree coverage, and community and state programs providing Medicaid and other types of coverage to millions of individuals, CBS News reported.
As the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, Thompson was responsible for leading growth across the company's global, employer, individual, speciality and government benefits businesses, as per a 2021 company statement announcing his appointment. In over 20 years with the company, he served as the chief financial officer for United...