Andrew Witty

Politician

British Buckinghamshire, England

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityBritish
Date of Birth22/08/1964
Age61 years
BirthplaceBuckinghamshire, England

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Bio/Wiki

Full/Other Name(s)
  • Andrew Philip Witty
  • Sir Andrew Witty
Famous forBeing the former CEO of UnitedHealth Group and former CEO of GlaxoSmithKline

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlue
Hair ColorGray

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolMalbank School (earlier 'Nantwich and Acton Grammar School') in Nantwich
College/UniversityUniversity of Nottingham
Educational QualificationJoint Honours BA in Economics

Personal Life

Hobbies
  • Running
  • Playing golf and tennis

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Wife/SpouseCaroline Hall
Children1

Family

SpouseCaroline Hall
Children1 son and 1 daughter

Career

Achievements
  • Knighthood in 2012 New Year Honours
  • Honorary Citizen of Singapore in 2017
  • Public Service Medal from Singapore Government in 2003
  • Public Service Star from Singapore Government in 2012
  • Business Ambassador for the UK Government appointed in 2014
  • President of the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations from 2010 to 2013
Career Highlights
  • Began working as a management trainee at Glaxo UK in 1985
  • Served as Managing Director of Glaxo South Africa in 1993
  • Became CEO of GlaxoSmithKline plc in 2008
  • Served as chancellor of the University of Nottingham from January 2013 to November 2017
  • Appointed CEO of UnitedHealth Group in February 2021
  • Appointed President of GSK Europe in 2003
  • Named executive vice president of UnitedHealth Group and CEO of Optum in March 2018
  • Named president of UnitedHealth Group in November 2019
  • Stepped down as CEO of UnitedHealth Group in May 2025

Favourites

FilmStar Wars
BookThe Kite Runner
Music/Singer(s)
  • Peter Gabriel
  • Amy Winehouse
  • Coldplay
GadgetBose noise-cancelling headphones

Style Quotient

Car CollectionLand Rover
Salary (approx.)$23.8 million (as of 2023)
Net Worth (approx.)$66 million (as of 2024)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. After completing his education, Witty sought opportunities at Unilever and Austin Rover before discovering Glaxo UK.
2. Witty worked in various marketing positions and became the Director of Pharmacy and Distribution.
3. He was the Vice President and General Manager of Marketing for GlaxoWellcome Inc. in the U.S.
4. From 2000 to 2002, he served as an economic adviser to the governor of Guangzhou, China.
5. Witty played a significant role in the WHO's efforts to develop a COVID-19 vaccine.
6. He served as a member of the Prime Minister's Business Advisory Group from 2010 to 2015.
7. During his tenure at GSK, the company consistently achieved the top position in the Access to Medicine Index.
8. He served as a Board Member of the Singapore Economic Development Board and Singapore Land Authority while based in Singapore.
9. He has served as an advisor to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, 8VC, and Hatteras Venture Partners.
10. He chairs the UK Government's External Innovation Advisory Board for the Ministry of Defence.
11. He is a member of the Singapore Prime Minister's Research, Innovation, and Enterprise Council.
12. He is a non-executive director at G1 Therapeutics.
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