Brian Thompson Age, Wiki and Bio

Brian Thompson

Quick Info

ProfessionBusinessman
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth10/07/1974
Age50 years (died on 04, Dec, 2024)
BirthplaceUnited States
Date of Death04/12/2024

Bio/Wiki

Full NameBrian Robert Thompson
NicknameB.T.
Zodiac SignCancer
HometownUnited States
ReligionChristianity

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlue
Hair ColorLight Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolSouth Hamilton High School, Jewell Junction, Iowa
College/UniversityUniversity of Iowa, United States
GraduationBusiness Administration and Accounting (1997)

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherDennis Thompson
MotherPat (Hunter) Thompson
SiblingsBrother - Mark
SpousePaulette Reveiz Thompson
Children2 sons - Dane, Bryce

Career

OverviewBrian Thompson enjoyed a successful career in the business sector, particularly in healthcare. He began his career at Pricewaterhouse Coopers in Minneapolis from 1997 to 2004, where he played a critical role in transaction advisory services. In April 2004, he transitioned to United Health Group as Director of Corporate Development. Over the years, he climbed the corporate ladder, achieving pivotal roles such as Chief Financial Officer for various divisions within UnitedHealth Group. His pivotal appointment as CEO of UnitedHealthcare in April 2021 marked a significant milestone, during which profits soared and significant policy shifts were introduced, including a move towards value-based care.
Highlights
  • Joined Pricewaterhouse Coopers in 1997 as a manager in transaction advisory services.
  • Became Vice President, Financial Controller, and CFO for Healthcare Alliances in January 2008.
  • Served as Chief Financial Officer till May 2011 before moving on to higher roles.
  • Promoted to Chief Executive Officer (Government Programs) at UnitedHealth Group in July 2019.
  • Appointed Chief Executive Officer of UnitedHealthcare in April 2021.

Social Media

LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-thompson-98065165/

Some Lesser Known Facts

Served at Pricewaterhouse Coopers from 1997 to 2004, where he significantly contributed to the audit practice.
His leadership at UnitedHealthcare saw profits rise from $12 billion in 2021 to $16 billion in 2023.
Introduced a controversial ‘value-based care’ model aimed at improving patient health care.
Faced scrutiny from investigations related to prior authorization denials during his tenure.
There were widespread protests against UnitedHealthcare over alleged policy denials, occurring close to his assassination.

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