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UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Murdered in Manhattan
Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare for the past three years, was fatally shot outside a hotel in Midtown Manhattan in December 2024.
Thompson had a long career at the health insurance company, where he led government programs, including Medicare and retirement. He previously served as CFO and CEO of other UnitedHealthcare divisions.
Before joining UnitedHealthcare, Thompson worked as a CPA at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Thompson’s salary at UnitedHealthcare was reported to be $10 million annually. He also exercised over $20 million worth of stock units in 2024.
His net worth was estimated at around $43 million.
The police suspect Thompson’s killing was targeted, but the motive remains unknown. The identity of the gunman has not been revealed.