UnitedHealth names new CEO of Optum division Posted on April 29, 2025 by wpadmin JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) said that Patrick Conway, currently CEO of Optum Rx, will lead Optum starting May 6. He replaces Heather Cianfrocco, who is being promoted to EVP, governance, compliance and information security at UnitedHealth. More on UnitedHealth UnitedHealth Group: Mr. Market Has Got It All Wrong UnitedHealth Group: Why I Never, Ever Use Stop Loss Orders UnitedHealth Group: Not A Falling Knife SA analyst downgrades: T, DOW, SMCI, UNH UnitedHealth spent no money on security for slain executive Thompson in 2024