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Sir Andrew Witty Returns to UnitedHealth Group After Leave of Absence

MINNETONKA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) announced that Sir Andrew Witty, president of UnitedHealth Group and chief executive officer of Optum, has returned to the company after an eight-month leave of absence to serve as a Global Envoy for the World Health Organization’s COVID-19 efforts. Witty will resume his duties effective immediately.

About UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) is a diversified health care company dedicated to helping people live healthier lives and helping make the health system work better for everyone. UnitedHealth Group offers a broad spectrum of products and services through two distinct platforms: UnitedHealthcare, which provides health care coverage and benefits services; and Optum, which provides information and technology-enabled health services. For more information, visit UnitedHealth Group at www.unitedhealthgroup.com or follow @UnitedHealthGrp on Twitter.

Contacts

Brett Manderfeld
Senior Vice President
952-936-7216

Media:
Eric Hausman
952-936-3963
eric.hausman@uhg.com

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Release Summary
UnitedHealth Group announced that Sir Andrew Witty, president of UnitedHealth Group and chief executive officer of Optum, has returned to the company.
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Contacts

Brett Manderfeld
Senior Vice President
952-936-7216

Media:
Eric Hausman
952-936-3963
eric.hausman@uhg.com

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