UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty Steps Down For Personal Reasons; Chair Stephen Hemsley Takes Over As New Chief, Expects To Reurn To Growth In 2026

Benzinga · 05/13 10:34

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) today announced the appointment of Stephen J. Hemsley as its chief executive officer, effective immediately, following Andrew Witty's decision to step down as CEO for personal reasons. Hemsley, who served as company CEO from 2006-2017, will remain chairman of the company's Board of Directors and Witty will serve as a senior adviser to Hemsley.

Additionally, the company suspended its 2025 outlook as care activity continued to accelerate while also broadening to more types of benefit offerings than seen in the first quarter, and the medical costs of many Medicare Advantage beneficiaries new to UnitedHealthcare remained higher than expected.

The company expects to return to growth in 2026.