David Cordani

Executive Chair The Cigna Group

Last Reviewed: October 1, 2026

Executive Summary

David Cordani led The Cigna Group as Chief Executive Officer for 17 years, from 2009 until 1 July 2026, when he handed the role to Brian Evanko and became Executive Chair of the Board. Over that period, his company says, it grew into a global health company with more than 185 million customer relationships and about 67,700 colleagues, including through its combination with Express Scripts. He joined Cigna in 1991 and has chaired the board since 2022. The Cigna Group ranked No. 14 on the 2026 Fortune 500.

Career Highlights

• Executive Chair of The Cigna Group since July 2026.
• Chief Executive Officer, 2009 to June 2026; Chair of the Board since January 2022.
• President from 2008 and Chief Operating Officer from 2008 to 2009.
• Earlier President of Cigna HealthCare.
• Joined Cigna in 1991.

Professional Journey

Cordani earned a BBA at Texas A&M University and an MBA at the University of Hartford. He joined Cigna in 1991 and held senior roles including Senior Vice President of Customer Segments and Marketing and President of Cigna HealthCare.

He became President and Chief Operating Officer in June 2008 and Chief Executive Officer in December 2009, and joined the board in 2009. He was appointed Chair in January 2022. On 1 July 2026 Brian Evanko succeeded him as chief executive and he became Executive Chair.

He co-wrote The Courage to Go Forward, has chaired the board of AHIP, the health insurers’ trade association, and served as a director of General Mills.

Education

University of Hartford

MBA

Texas A&M University

BBA