Stephen J. Hemsley

Stephen J. Hemsley
Hemsley during a congressional oversight hearing on 22 January 2026
Born (1952-06-04) June 4, 1952
EducationFordham University
OccupationsCEO and Chair Of The Board at UnitedHealth Group Inc, Businessman
SpouseBarbara K. Hemsley

Stephen J. Hemsley (born June 4, 1952) is an American businessman. He is the board chairman and chief executive officer of UnitedHealth Group Inc.

In August 2017, UnitedHealth announced that Hemsley would be stepping down after more than a decade as CEO and starting a newly created role of executive chairman of the board. Hemsley returned to his prior post in May 2025, after being reappointed as CEO.