David Cordani

David Cordani was appointed Chair of the Board in January 2022. He served as Chief Executive Officer of The Cigna Group from 2009 until July 2026 and became Executive Chair of the Board in July 2026. Since joining the company in 1991, Mr. Cordani has held a number of senior leadership roles, including Chief Operating Officer; President, Cigna HealthCare; and Senior Vice President, Customer Segments and Marketing. Under his leadership, The Cigna Group grew into a global health company with more than 185 million customer relationships and approximately 67,700 colleagues worldwide.

Mr. Cordani brings deep expertise in the global health services industry, including customer engagement, health care delivery, and the role of data analytics and digital capabilities in improving outcomes and affordability. He provides the Board with valuable insight into industry trends, innovation, and business transformation. Mr. Cordani is also co-author of the best-selling book The Courage to Go Forward: The Power of Micro Communities.

Mr. Cordani is active with a number of nonprofit organizations. He currently serves in various capacities with the Achilles International Freedom Team of Wounded Veterans and oversees the David and Sherry Cordani Family Foundation, which supports community health and well-being. He has also served on the Executive Committee of America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) and previously served as Chair of the AHIP Board.

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