UnitedHealthcare CEO Targeted in Fatal Shooting Amid Internal Struggles and Public Backlash
New York, NY — In the months preceding his death, Brian Thompson, 50, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was deeply concerned about the worsening perception of his company by the public. Those close to Thompson reported that he acknowledged these challenges and was in the process of refining the company’s communication about its operations and initiatives. The executive, who was fatally shot outside a Manhattan hotel on December 4, 2024, had previously underscored the public’s misunderstanding of …