Executive changes and refreshed compensation moves at UnitedHealth

UnitedHealth is navigating a series of leadership and compensation shifts, highlighted by the departure of former Optum CEO Heather Cianfrocco. At the same time, the company has revised stock option terms for longtime leader Stephen Hemsley and granted new options and stock awards to Chief Accounting Officer Thomas Roos. Together, these moves signal active board-level oversight of incentives and succession planning across UnitedHealth’s senior ranks. Investors and stakeholders may read these changes as attempts to retain key talent, align pay with performance, and smooth leadership transitions.