Unitedhealthcare CEO Mourns Loss Of Chief Executive Brian Thompson

A New York police officer stands on 54th Street outside the Hilton Hotel in midtown Manhattan where Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot

The CEO of UnitedHealthcare’s parent company expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of Chief Executive Brian Thompson in a video message to employees on Wednesday. Thompson was fatally shot by a gunman outside a Manhattan hotel while on his way to attend UnitedHealthcare’s annual investor conference.

In the video, UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty described Thompson as an “extraordinary person” and emphasized the profound impact he had within the organization and beyond. Witty acknowledged the shock and disbelief felt by the company following the devastating incident and extended his thoughts and prayers to Thompson’s family.

Thompson was fatally shot outside a Manhattan hotel on his way to a conference.

CEO Andrew Witty mourns Brian Thompson's tragic death in a video message.

Witty describes Thompson as an extraordinary person with a profound impact.

Brian Thompson, who leaves behind a wife and two children, had assumed the role of CEO for UnitedHealthcare in April 2021. UnitedHealthcare operates under the umbrella of UnitedHealth Group, which is recognized as America’s largest insurance company and ranks as the fourth-largest company in the country based on revenue, according to the Fortune 500 list.

Following the tragic event, UnitedHealth Group promptly terminated its scheduled conference, citing a “very serious medical situation with one of our team members.” The sudden loss of Brian Thompson has left a profound impact on the company and the broader community.