David Cordani

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Cigna Group

Bloomfield, Connecticut, United States

About

David Cordani became The Cigna Group’s President and CEO in 2009, spearheading its transformation into a leading global health service company that delivers health, well-being, and peace of mind. In January 2022, David was named to the additional role of Chairman. David is a prominent voice addressing how our society can build a more sustainable health care system that provides affordable, predictable, and simple care. With operations in more than 30 countries and jurisdictions across the globe, David leads The Cigna Group's more than 70,000 colleagues in improving the health, well-being, and peace of mind of those they serve. He oversaw the company’s successful combination with Express Scripts in 2018, and its launch in 2020 of Evernorth, a new brand for its growing, high-performing health services portfolio. Jointly, The Cigna Group and Evernorth have approximately 190 million customer and patient relationships, and more than one billion touchpoints worldwide. David is also the co-author of The Courage to Go Forward: The Power of Micro Communities, which defines the unique, powerful role small, mobilized communities can play in helping individuals achieve their greatest goals or overcome obstacles – physical or otherwise. David actively works with the Achilles International Freedom Team of Wounded Veterans and ChildObesity180, where he was a charter board member during the 10-year charter of the organization. He also supports organizations including March of Dimes and The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. In addition, he is founder of The David and Sherry Cordani Family Foundation, reflecting the Cordani family’s deep commitment to supporting community health and well-being. David is an accomplished triathlete, having competed in more than 125 triathlons. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M, and an MBA from the University of Hartford.

Experience

  • The Cigna Group (34 yrs 10 mos)
    • Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
      Jun 2009 - Present · 17 yrs 1 mo

    • President and COO
      Jun 2008 - Jul 2009 · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Regional Leadership
      Sep 1991 - Jun 2008 · 16 yrs 10 mos

      Various roles across the organization including President of CIGNA HealthCare, President of Health Segments for CIGNA HealthCare, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of CIGNA HealthCare, Controller for CIGNA Corporation, and President of CIGNA HealthCare's Southeast Region.

  • Member at Business Roundtable
    Jan 2010 - Present · 16 yrs 6 mos

  • Board Of Directors at General Mills
    Nov 2014 - Sep 2023 · 8 yrs 11 mos

  • Chairman of U.S.-Korea Business Council at U.S. Chamber of Commerce
    Jan 2018 - Jan 2020 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • Chairman Of The Board at America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)
    2019 - 2020 · 1 yr