Andrew Witty — who became UnitedHealth Group’s CEO in 2021 — is stepping down from the top post due to personal reasons after years leading large health care companies. During the tail end of Witty’s time as CEO of UnitedHealth,

UnitedHealth Group Chief Executive Officer Andrew Witty stepped down, effective immediately, "for personal reasons", the company said Tuesday. “Leading the people of UnitedHealth Group has been a tremendous honor as they work every day to improve the health system, and they will continue to inspire me,” Witty said in a statement shared by UHG.