BLOOMFIELD, Conn., Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Global health
service company Cigna Corporation (NYSE:CI) today announced several
new leadership roles and positions to drive accelerated growth
across its diverse business portfolio.
"The strength of our leadership team positions us well for our
next phase of growth," said David M.
Cordani, president and chief executive officer, Cigna
Corporation. "Our focus continues to be on aligning talent,
expertise, and capabilities around our businesses and taking
deliberate actions to strengthen our enterprise and deliver value
to those we serve."
Eric Palmer Named President and Chief Executive Officer,
Evernorth
Eric Palmer has
been named president and chief executive officer of Evernorth,
effective January 1, 2022. In this
role, Palmer will have oversight of Evernorth's pharmacy solutions,
care coordination and delivery, benefits management, and
intelligence businesses. Since his appointment as president and
chief operating officer in January
2021, Evernorth has delivered on its strategy and
experienced meaningful growth, fueled by its recent expansion of
services, partnership with Prime Therapeutics, and recent
acquisition of the leading virtual health company, MDLIVE. Over the
course of his 23-year career with Cigna, Palmer has held several
leadership positions, including chief financial officer.
Paul Sanford Named Executive Vice President, Operations,
Cigna Corporation
Paul
Sanford has been named executive vice president, operations
of Cigna Corporation. In this newly-created role, Sanford will join
the enterprise leadership team overseeing customer service
operations, health care provider services, and overall operational
effectiveness. Sanford has been with Cigna for more than 20 years
and has led several of the company's largest-scale initiatives,
including the integration of Cigna and Express Scripts and the
company's accelerated transition to its Agile-based business
model.
Noelle Eder's Role Expands to
Oversee Global Data, Analytics, and Automation as Executive Vice
President and Global Chief Information Officer, Cigna
Corporation
Noelle Eder is
assuming an expanded leadership role overseeing global data and
analytics and automation functions, in addition to her current
responsibilities as global chief information officer. Under Eder's
leadership, Cigna will further its ability to develop, enhance, and
tailor innovative solutions and services for patients, customers,
clients, and partners.
Everett Neville's Role Expands
to Executive Vice President, Strategy, Corporate Development
and Solutions, Cigna Corporation
Everrett Neville is taking an expanded
leadership role as executive vice president of strategy, corporate
development and solutions. In addition to oversight of Cigna
Corporation's strategy, corporate and business development, and
Cigna Ventures, Neville will now oversee Cigna Solutions. He will
bring together enterprise strategy and solutions to accelerate
cross-business value creation through Cigna and Evernorth.
Aparna Abburi and Lisa Lough to Continue Leadership of U.S.
Government Business, Cigna Corporation
Aparna Abburi, president of Medicare, Cigna
Corporation, and Lisa Lough, vice
president of Individual and Family Plans, Cigna Corporation, will
continue to lead the growth of Cigna's U.S. Government business.
Their collective depth of experience in the Medicare Advantage and
public exchange markets will propel the reach of Cigna's solutions
among individuals, families, and seniors in 2022 and beyond.
Tim Wentworth, CEO of
Evernorth, Matt Manders, President,
Government and Solutions, Cigna Corporation, and Dr. Steve Miller, Chief Clinical Officer, Cigna
Corporation, to Retire
Current enterprise leadership team
members Tim Wentworth, chief
executive officer, Evernorth; Matt
Manders, president, government and solutions, Cigna
Corporation; and Dr. Steve Miller,
chief clinical officer, Cigna Corporation are set to retire by the
end of 2021.
"As we look ahead to our next chapter, I'd like to
recognize Tim, Matt, and Steve for their visionary leadership.
Three years ago, they each agreed to play a critical role leading
our enterprise through the Cigna-Express Scripts combination. With
the successful completion of our integration over one year ago, the
launch of Evernorth, and the significant growth of Evernorth and
our U.S. Government businesses, they are transitioning to our next
generation of enterprise leaders," said Cordani. "I'm proud of
the work we've accomplished together and am deeply grateful for
their partnership and friendship."
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 190 million customer relationships
throughout the world. To learn more about Cigna®,
including links to follow us on Facebook or Twitter,
visit www.cigna.com.
About Evernorth
Evernorth creates and connects premier
health services offerings, including benefits management, pharmacy,
care solutions, insights, and intelligence. With an open approach
to partnering across the health care landscape, we deliver
innovative and flexible solutions for health plans, employers and
government programs. Evernorth capabilities are powered by our
family of companies, including Express Scripts, Accredo, eviCore
and MDLIVE, along with holistic Evernorth platforms and solutions
that elevate health and drive progress for people and businesses.
All Evernorth solutions are serviced and provided by or through
operating affiliates of Evernorth Health, a wholly owned subsidiary
of Cigna Corporation, or third-party partners. Learn more at
Evernorth.com.
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