David Cordani
Executive Chair of The Cigna Group
Business Roundtable•Bloomfield, Connecticut, United States
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David Cordani became The Cigna Group’s President and CEO in 2009, spearheading its transformation into a leading global health service company that delivers health, well-being, and peace of mind. In January 2022, David was named to the additional role of Chairman. David is a prominent voice addressing how our society can build a more sustainable health care system that provides affordable, predictable, and simple care. With operations in more than 30 countries and jurisdictions across the globe, David leads The Cigna Group's more than 70,000 colleagues in improving the health, well-being, and peace of mind of those they serve. He oversaw the company’s successful combination with Express Scripts in 2018, and its launch in 2020 of Evernorth, a new brand for its growing, high-performing health services portfolio. Jointly, The Cigna Group and Evernorth have approximately 190 million customer and patient relationships, and more than one billion touchpoints worldwide. David is also the co-author of The Courage to Go Forward: The Power of Micro Communities, which defines the unique, powerful role small, mobilized communities can play in helping individuals achieve their greatest goals or overcome obstacles – physical or otherwise. David actively works with the Achilles International Freedom Team of Wounded Veterans and ChildObesity180, where he was a charter board member during the 10-year charter of the organization. He also supports organizations including March of Dimes and The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. In addition, he is founder of The David and Sherry Cordani Family Foundation, reflecting the Cordani family’s deep commitment to supporting community health and well-being. David is an accomplished triathlete, having competed in more than 125 triathlons. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M, and an MBA from the University of Hartford.
Career Timeline
- Business RoundtableCurrent2010–Present· 16 yrs 9 mos
- MemberCurrent2010–Present
- Cigna HealthcareCurrentSep 1991–Present· 35 yrs 1 mo
- Executive ChairCurrentJul 2026–Present
- Chairman and Chief Executive OfficerJun 2009–Jul 2026
- President and Chief Operating OfficerJun 2008–Jul 2009
- Regional LeadershipSep 1991–Jun 2008
- 2019–2020· 1 yr
- Chairman of the Board2019–2020
- 2018–2020· 2 yrs
- Chairman of U.S.-Korea Business Council2018–2020
- May 2015–Dec 2017· 2 yrs 7 mos
- Board of DirectorsMay 2015–Dec 2017
- Nov 2014–Sep 2023· 8 yrs 10 mos
- Board of DirectorsNov 2014–Sep 2023
- 2009–2018· 9 yrs
- Charter Board Member2009–2018
- Jul 1988–Sep 1991· 3 yrs 2 mos
- Senior AuditorJul 1988–Sep 1991
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Marketing
University of Hartford