Thu Dec 05 18:12:25 UTC 2024: **UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Shot Dead in Manhattan**
NEW YORK, NY – Brian Thompson, the 50-year-old CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot Wednesday outside the New York Hilton Midtown. The shooting occurred while the company was holding an investor day. Thompson, who had served as CEO since April 2021, had been with UnitedHealth Group for 20 years, holding various key positions including CFO for several business units. He was known for his work in shifting the company towards value-based healthcare.
UnitedHealthcare immediately canceled its investor meeting following the news. UnitedHealth Group released a statement expressing deep sadness and shock, describing Thompson as a highly respected colleague and friend. His wife, Paulette, described him as an incredibly loving and generous man in a statement to CBS News. Tributes poured in from colleagues, former colleagues who described him as affable and intelligent, and Minnesota officials including Mayor Jacob Frey and Governor Tim Walz, who noted the devastating loss for the community and the healthcare industry.
Thompson’s compensation in 2023 was reported to be $10.2 million. Before joining UnitedHealth Group, he worked at PwC and graduated from the University of Iowa. The New York Police Department is investigating the shooting.
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