Stephen J. Hemsley

Biography

Stephen J. Hemsley, also known as Steve, has been Executive Chairman of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated since September 1, 2017. Mr. Hemsley served as the Chief Executive Officer of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated since November 30, 2006 until September 1, 2017. Mr. Hemsley has been an Executive Director of Unitedhealth Group Inc. since February 2000. He served as President at UnitedHealth Group Incorporated from May 1999 to November 2014. He served as Chief Operating Officer of Unitedhealth Group Inc. since September 1998 until November 30, 2006. He joined Unitedhealth Group Inc., in May 1997 as Senior Executive Vice President. He served as the Managing Partner and Chief Financial Officer for Arthur Andersen. He serves as a Member of Board of Trustees of University of St. Thomas. He has been Independent Director of Cargill, Incorporated since October 1, 2015. He serves as a Director of UnitedHealthcare Services Company of the River Valley, Inc. He served as a Trustee of Minnesota Public Radio. Mr. Hemsley has a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Fordham University.

Research Interest

Business & Management