04 Oct 2025 | 5 Mins Read

UnitedHealth shareholder seeks split of chair and CEO positions

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A UnitedHealth Group Inc. shareholder, led by non-profit advocacy group Accountability Board, filed a proposal to require an independent board chair, citing concerns about corporate governance and investor confidence. The proposal, which would need shareholder approval, aligns with UnitedHealth's own governance principles, but the company combines these roles with CEO Stephen Hemsley.