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BLOOMFIELD, Conn. – The Cigna Group, a global health company, has announced leadership changes designed to further drive the company's focus on customers and patients and accelerate its growth strategy.
"These leadership changes create a sharpened structure to build upon our strengths for continued growth, enhance our customer focus, and deliver even greater value for those we serve," said David M. Cordani, chairman and chief executive officer, The Cigna Group. "The bedrock of our continued success is our exceptional talent. We have one of the most experienced leadership teams in the industry to ensure that we deliver on the bold commitments we have set for ourselves for growth and to further our impact."
Brian Evanko named president and CEO, The Cigna Group
Brian Evanko has been named president and chief operating officer (COO), The Cigna Group, with responsibility for all business lines reporting to Chairman and CEO David Cordani, effective March 31. In January 2024, Evanko was named president and CEO for Cigna Healthcare with oversight of all Cigna Healthcare businesses. Evanko also serves as the company's CFO, a role he has held since 2021. Since joining the company in 1998, Evanko has served in a variety of key commercial and functional leadership roles in the U.S. and abroad.
Cordani continued, "Aligning our Evernorth Health Services and Cigna Healthcare businesses under a single leader will accelerate innovation to enhance how we serve our stakeholders. Brian's combination of market perspective, deep business acumen, and keen focus on execution and value creation make him uniquely suited to lead the next chapter of our company's growth."
Ann Dennison named executive vice president and chief financial officer, The Cigna Group
Ann Dennison has been named executive vice president and chief financial officer, The Cigna Group, reporting to David Cordani and joining the company's Enterprise Leadership Team. In this capacity, Dennison will have responsibility for all enterprise financial operations and functions. Prior to joining Cigna in early 2024 as Deputy CFO, Dennison was executive vice president and the chief financial officer at Nasdaq, where she led a global team responsible for corporate finance, treasury, planning and analysis, investor relations, ESG reporting, procurement and real estate. She joined Nasdaq in 2015 as senior vice president, controller and chief accounting officer, and prior to that, she was a managing director and head of financial reporting at Goldman Sachs.
Nicole Jones, chief administrative officer and general counsel, to assume oversight of Enterprise Marketing
Nicole Jones will expand her portfolio of responsibilities to include Enterprise Marketing. This alignment brings together Marketing with other functions Jones already leads including Public Affairs, Federal and State Government Affairs, Communications, Legal, and Human Resources functions.
Eric Palmer, president and CEO, Evernorth Health Services, and executive vice president, Enterprise Strategy to Depart The Cigna Group
Eric Palmer is departing The Cigna Group at the end of April. Palmer has had a successful more than 25-year career with the company, serving in key business, finance, strategy, and actuarial roles. He currently oversees the Evernorth Health Services business, which has expanded its service capabilities during Palmer's tenure and today is well-positioned for continued, sustained growth.
Cordani concluded, "I would like to extend my gratitude to Eric for his leadership, commitment, and many contributions over his tenure at Cigna. He has left a positive mark on the company and our ability to serve the diverse needs of millions of customers and patients. We wish him all the best."
Reaffirms Full Year 2025 Financial Outlook
The Company is reaffirming projected full-year 2025 consolidated adjusted income from operations of at least $29.50 per share. The Company is also reaffirming 2025 Evernorth pre-tax adjusted income from operations of at least $7.2 billion, and Cigna Healthcare pre-tax adjusted income from operations of at least $4.1 billion.
The Cigna Group previously discussed its full year 2025 outlook in its press release and investor presentation dated January 30, 2025, and during the related investor conference call. The press release, presentation, and the conference call transcript are available in the Investor Relations section of The Cigna Group's website located at www.thecignagroup.com.
