CIGNA Names David M. Cordani CEO

CIGNA Corporation (Philadelphia) has named David M. Cordani chief executive officer. Most recently president and chief operating officer of CIGNA, Cordani has been with the company for 18 years. Isaiah "Ike" Harris has become CIGNA's chairman of the board, having previously served as vice chairman of the board and a director.

"CIGNA is positioned to be the leading global health service company and we are excited about the opportunities for growth for years to come," Cordani comments. "We have a strong team, a high-quality, global network of the best doctors and hospitals and a broad, global service franchise. At CIGNA, we have continued to innovate our products, clinical and service programs and are positioned to do well in a changing global marketplace by delivering better, differentiated value to our customers and clients."

"David has guided the corporation to industry-leading service and clinical results in the face of a global recession as our president and chief operating officer," says Harris. "He has led our strategic planning effort which sets the stage for continued growth. David is a passionate leader and the board of directors and I are looking forward to working with him in the coming years."

Cordani has served as president and chief operating officer of the company since June 2008, with strategic and operational responsibility for CIGNA's HealthCare, Group Insurance and International businesses. Cordani joined CIGNA in 1991 and prior to his appointment as president of CIGNA HealthCare in 2005, served as president of Health Segments for CIGNA HealthCare and as senior vice president and chief financial officer of CIGNA HealthCare.

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