BLOOMFIELD, Conn., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Global health
service company Cigna Corporation (NYSE:CI) today announced that
George Kurian has been appointed to
Cigna's Board of Directors. His appointment is effective
March 1, 2021.
Mr. Kurian currently serves as chief executive officer of
NetApp, Inc., a cloud-led, data-centric, software company. Prior to
joining NetApp in 2011, he served as vice president and general
manager of Application Networking and Switching Technology at Cisco
Systems. An engineer by training, Mr. Kurian has also previously
held product strategy and consulting roles at Akamai Technologies,
McKinsey & Company and Oracle Corporation.
"With a wealth of product development, business leadership and
customer engagement expertise, George brings a valuable perspective
to Cigna's Board of Directors as we execute on our strategic
priorities to take on the greatest challenges in health care
today," said Isaiah Harris Jr.,
Cigna Chairman of the Board.
"We are pleased to welcome George as a new independent director
to the Cigna Board," said David M.
Cordani, Cigna president and chief executive officer. "His
deep experience in innovative, high-technology global businesses
will be invaluable to Cigna as we continue to grow our business and
transform the healthcare experience for customers, clients,
providers and all of those we serve."
About Cigna
Cigna Corporation is a global health
service company dedicated to improving the health, well-being and
peace of mind of those we serve. Cigna delivers choice,
predictability, affordability and access to quality care through
integrated capabilities and connected, personalized solutions that
advance whole person health. All products and services are provided
exclusively by or through operating subsidiaries of Cigna
Corporation, including Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company,
Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, Evernorth companies or
their affiliates and Express Scripts companies or their affiliates.
Such products and services include an integrated suite of health
services, such as medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy,
vision, supplemental benefits and other related products.
Cigna maintains sales capability in over 30 countries and
jurisdictions, and has more than 170 million customer relationships
around the world. To learn more about Cigna®, including links to
follow us on Facebook or Twitter,
visit www.cigna.com.
Media Contact
Lauren Borghard
1 (860) 840-4354
Lauren.borghard@cigna.com
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