Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Brian Robert Thompson |
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| Nickname | B.T. |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Hometown | United States |
| Religion | Christianity |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Blue |
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| Hair Color | Light Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | South Hamilton High School, Jewell Junction, Iowa |
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| College/University | University of Iowa, United States |
| Graduation | Business Administration and Accounting (1997) |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Dennis Thompson |
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| Mother | Pat (Hunter) Thompson |
| Siblings | Brother - Mark |
| Spouse | Paulette Reveiz Thompson |
| Children | 2 sons - Dane, Bryce |
Career
| Overview | Brian Thompson enjoyed a successful career in the business sector, particularly in healthcare. He began his career at Pricewaterhouse Coopers in Minneapolis from 1997 to 2004, where he played a critical role in transaction advisory services. In April 2004, he transitioned to United Health Group as Director of Corporate Development. Over the years, he climbed the corporate ladder, achieving pivotal roles such as Chief Financial Officer for various divisions within UnitedHealth Group. His pivotal appointment as CEO of UnitedHealthcare in April 2021 marked a significant milestone, during which profits soared and significant policy shifts were introduced, including a move towards value-based care. |
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Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-thompson-98065165/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Served at Pricewaterhouse Coopers from 1997 to 2004, where he significantly contributed to the audit practice. | |
| His leadership at UnitedHealthcare saw profits rise from $12 billion in 2021 to $16 billion in 2023. | |
| Introduced a controversial ‘value-based care’ model aimed at improving patient health care. | |
| Faced scrutiny from investigations related to prior authorization denials during his tenure. | |
| There were widespread protests against UnitedHealthcare over alleged policy denials, occurring close to his assassination. |
