Here is information about the 14 executives who make up the Cigna Group’s leadership team, according to its website.
David Cordani, chairman and CEO: Mr. Cordani became Cigna’s president and CEO in 2009. He assumed the additional role of chairman in January 2022. He has been with the company since 1991.
David Brailer, MD, PhD, chief health officer: Dr. Brailer became the company’s first chief health officer in September 2022. He was the founder and chairman of Health Evolution, an organization that convenes healthcare leaders as they navigate industry changes.
Chris DeRosa, Cigna Healthcare president, U.S. government: Mr. DeRosa leads the company’s U.S. government portfolio, which includes Medicare Advantage and individual and family plans. He has been with Cigna for more than 30 years.
Noelle Eder, executive vice president and global CIO: As CIO, Ms. Eder shapes and leads the company’s enterprise technology strategy. She joined Cigna in September 2020 from Hilton Worldwide Holdings, where she served as chief information and digital officer.
Brian Evanko, Cigna Healthcare president and CEO; Cigna Group executive vice president and CFO: Mr. Evanko was named Cigna Healthcare president and CEO in January. He has been CFO since 2021 and has been with Cigna since 1998.
Bryan Holgerson, Cigna Healthcare president, U.S. employer: Mr. Holgerson was named to his current role in January. He previously served as president of national accounts. He has been with Cigna since 2001.
Nicole Jones, executive vice president, chief administrative officer and general counsel: Ms. Jones oversees all legal, regulatory, compliance and government affairs and communications functions for Cigna.
Adam Kautzner, PharmD, president, Evernorth Care management and Express Scripts: Dr. Kautzner leads Express Scripts, Evernorth’s pharmacy benefit management company, as well as care management businesses EviCore and Evernorth Care Solutions. He previously led the supply chain for Express Scripts.
Everett Neville, executive vice president, strategy and business development: Mr. Neville is responsible for mapping the long-term growth strategy for Cigna. He previously served as the company’s senior vice president of value creation.
Eric Palmer, executive vice president for enterprise strategy, The Cigna Group; president and CEO Evernorth Health Services: Mr. Palmer has oversight of the long-term growth strategy and enterprise enablement for the Cigna Group and is responsible for Evernorth’s strategic direction, financial performance and growth, and long-term vision. He has been with the company since 1998.
Matt Perlberg, Evernorth Health Services president, pharmacy and care delivery: Mr. Perlberg leads the pharmacy and care delivery business, which includes Accredo specialty pharmacy, Express Scripts Pharmacy, and CuraScript SD. He joined Evernorth in 2013.
Jason Sadler, Cigna Healthcare president, international health: Mr. Sadler leads Cigna’s international business. He joined Cigna in 2010.
Kari Knight Stevens, executive vice president, human resources officer and corporate secretary. Ms. Knight Stevens has been in her current role since October 2023. She previously served as Cigna’s chief counsel. She has been with the company since 2013.
Mike Triplett, special advisor to the CEO, Cigna Healthcare: Mr. Triplett was named to his current role in January ahead of his planned retirement at the end of 2024. He has been with the company since 1998.
