Nearly 2 months after Brian Thompson was killed, UnitedHealthcare names new CEO – USA TODAY

Nearly two months after its former chief executive Brian Thompson was fatally shot in New York City, UnitedHealthcare has a new chief executive, UnitedHealth Group announced this week.
Veteran internal executive Tim Noel takes the helm of the company following the targeted early December killing of its former top executive, Brian Thompson, in Manhattan, the company confirmed to USA TODAY Friday.
“He brings unparalleled experience to this role with a proven track record and strong commitment to improving how health care works for consumers, physicians, employers, governments and our other partners,” the company released in a statement to USA TODAY.
A nearly two-decade veteran with UHC, Noel was previously the head of the company’s Medicare and retirement division, according to the company’s website.
An American businessman, Thompson was the CEO of United Healthcare, the insurance arm of UnitedHealth Group, from April 2021 until his slaying.
Noel joined UnitedHealth Group in 2007, “serving in financial and operational roles,” according to the company‘s website.
His prior experience includes financial restructuring at Northwest Airlines during its bankruptcy proceedings. The airline merged with Delta in 2008
Thompson, 50, was shot dead on Dec. 4 outside a hotel in Midtown Manhattan as he walked to a conference.
Luigi Mangione, the alleged gunman, was later apprehended and arrested in Pennsylvania at a McDonald’s restaurant after a five-day manhunt. 
Mangione faces nearly a dozen criminal charges, including one count of first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism and two counts of second-degree murder, one as an act of terrorism. Mangione is accused of trying to “intimidate or coerce a civilian population.”
He pleaded not guilty to state murder and terrorism charges on Dec. 23.
If convicted of the state charges, he could face life in prison without parole. A hearing on evidence to be used at trial is slated for next month.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, previously called the crime a killing intended to evoke terror. Prosecutors say Mangione arrived in New York City 10 days ahead of Thompson’s murder, but used a fake identification card and mask to avoid being recognized.
This story has been updated to add new information.
Contributing: John Bacon and Claire Thornton
Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@usatoday.com and follow her on X @nataliealund.

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