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The Cigna Group Announces President & COO Brian Evanko to Succeed David M. Cordani as Chief Executive Officer
The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI) today announced that David M. Cordani will retire as chief executive officer effective July 1, 2026, and become executive chair of The Cigna Group's Board of Directors. Brian Evanko, current president and chief operating officer, will succeed Cordani as CEO.
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