David Cordani
American business executive (born 1966)
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David M. Cordani (born February 10, 1966)[1] is an American business executive. He served as the president, CEO, and chairman of the board of the Cigna Group until 2026. He currently serves as the company's executive chairman.
February 10, 1966
University of Hartford (MBA)
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| Born | David M. Cordani February 10, 1966 Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Education | Texas A&M University (BA) University of Hartford (MBA) |
| Occupation | Executive chairman of Cigna |
| Spouse | Sherry Cordani |
| Children | 2 |
Personal life and education
David Cordani was born on February 10, 1966, and grew up in Connecticut.[2][3] He completed his undergraduate studies at Texas A&M University and earned an MBA from the University of Hartford.[4] He currently resides in Simsbury, Connecticut with his wife and two children.[1]
Career
Cordani started working at Cigna in 1991.[5] Cordani has served as President of Cigna since 2008, and he served as Chief Operating Officer of Cigna from 2008 to 2009, when he became CEO.[4] In 2022, he was appointed as Chairman of the Board at Cigna.[5]
In 2011, Cordani received a total compensation of $19.09 million.[citation needed] According to an analysis by STAT using actual realized gains, in 2021 Cordani's total compensation from Cigna was over $91 million, more than any other insurance company executive.[6] In 2024, his compensation was $23.25 million, with a pay ratio of 279-to-1.[7]
In March 2026, Cigna announced that Cordani would retire as CEO effective July 1, 2026, to be succeeded by President and Chief Operating Officer Brian Evanko. Cordani will remain with the company as executive chairman.[8]
Political activity
In 2021, Cordani signed a letter, along with executives from Anthem, CVS, and UnitedHealth Group, urging Governor Ned Lamont of Connecticut, where Cigna is headquartered, to oppose a public option bill in that state.[9]
