UnitedHealth names Jodee Kozlak its first chief administrative officer, effective Sept. 28

UnitedHealth Group created a chief administrative officer role and named Jodee Kozlak to it, effective September 28, 2026. Her initial portfolio covers People (HR), Real Estate, Procurement and Corporate Security, with a mandate to modernize and align operations across the businesses. The appointment is part of a leadership overhaul under CEO Stephen Hemsley.

• New role: chief administrative officer, effective September 28, 2026
• Initial portfolio: People, Real Estate, Procurement and Corporate Security
• Background includes Target's chief human resources officer role (2004-2015) and Alibaba senior vice president (2016-2017)
• Announced as part of a broader leadership overhaul under Stephen Hemsley