Sandeep D. Appointed CEO of Optum Insight at UnitedHealth Group

Minnetonka, Minnesota, USA, September 2025 — Sandeep D. has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Optum Insight at UnitedHealth Group, marking a major milestone in his career at the intersection of healthcare, AI, and technology. Alongside this new role, he continues to serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Digital & Technology Officer at UnitedHealth Group, where he has been instrumental in driving digital, consumer, data, and AI transformation initiatives.

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Before his tenure at UnitedHealth Group, Sandeep was Chief Digital Officer at Mars, where he spearheaded digital transformation across AI, analytics, e-commerce, and direct-to-consumer pet healthcare. His earlier career includes a significant 16-year tenure at Infosys, where he held leadership roles such as President, Head Americas, Global Head – Manufacturing, Retail, CPG & Logistics, and Chairman of Edgeverve, overseeing multi-billion-dollar business operations and shaping global strategies.

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ddition to his executive leadership, Sandeep is a Board Member at Digimarc (NASDAQ: DMRC), contributing to advancements in digital watermarks, retail technology, and sustainability solutions. He has also served as an Advisory Board Member at Rutgers University, offering guidance on digital transformation and technology education. Earlier in his career, he gained valuable financial services expertise as a Product Manager at Citi, where he developed innovative financial products for global corporations.

With his unique blend of healthcare, technology, and business transformation expertise, Sandeep is well-positioned to accelerate Optum Insight’s mission of advancing AI-driven healthcare solutions, further strengthening UnitedHealth Group’s role as a global leader in health and well-being.

About UnitedHealth Group
UnitedHealth Group is a healthcare and well-being company with a mission to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. With 340,000 colleagues, the company operates through two complementary businesses: Optum, which leverages technology and data to deliver care and support providers, and UnitedHealthcare, which offers a full range of health benefits to 147 million people worldwide. UnitedHealth Group is dedicated to building a modern, high-performing health system through improved access, affordability, outcomes, and patient experience.

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