CIGNA Names Maggie FitzPatrick Chief Communications Officer

BLOOMFIELD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CIGNA Corporation today named Maggie FitzPatrick Chief Communications Officer. FitzPatrick will have overall responsibility for global communications, reporting to Chief Executive Officer David Cordani and will join CIGNA’s Enterprise Leadership Team.

“Maggie has the knowledge and skills to lead CIGNA communications as we accelerate our growth across the globe. Her experience working in diverse sectors and understanding of global business trends make her the right person to lead CIGNA’s Communications in this time of change and opportunity”

FitzPatrick is a communications executive with broad experience in corporate communications, media relations, reputation management, mergers and acquisitions and corporate social responsibility programs. Previously, she was an executive vice president at APCO Worldwide where she managed corporate communications programs for Fortune 500 companies.

“Maggie has the knowledge and skills to lead CIGNA communications as we accelerate our growth across the globe. Her experience working in diverse sectors and understanding of global business trends make her the right person to lead CIGNA’s Communications in this time of change and opportunity,” said David M. Cordani, CIGNA President and CEO.

FitzPatrick holds a bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University and a master’s degree in public policy from The George Washington University.

About CIGNA

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