Stephen J. Hemsley

Stephen Hemsley has served as chief executive officer of UnitedHealth Group since May 2025 and chair of the Board of Directors of the company since September 2017. He previously served as the company’s CEO from 2006 to 2017, after joining the company as chief operating officer in 1997 and becoming president in 1999. He has been a member of the company’s Board since 2000. Prior to joining UnitedHealth Group, Mr. Hemsley was managing partner in strategy and planning and chief financial officer for Arthur Andersen, LLP. Mr. Hemsley graduated from Fordham University in 1974. His philanthropic interests focus on health care, education, and religious and social services.