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David M. Cordani

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Chairman and CEO at The Cigna Group

David M. Cordani

Chairman and CEO at The Cigna Group
Decisive
Assertive
Fast-Paced
Determined
Persuasive
Ambitious
Dynamic
Visionary
Spontaneous
Pioneering
Adventurous
Casual
Enthusiastic
Personable
Adaptable
Optimistic
Inventive
Approachable
Warm
Hospitable
Intuitive
Friendly
Accommodating
Diplomatic
Composed
Thoughtful
Agreeable
Careful
Modest
Consistent
Conscientious
Perceptive
Calm
Diligent
Meticulous
Collected
Accurate
Rational
Reserved
Strong-willed
Skeptical
Straightforward
Efficient
Candid
Steadfast
Focused
Vigorous
Persistent
Location:
Bloomfield, Connecticut, United States
Education:
Texas A&M University - Bachelor of Business Addministration
Overview:
  • David Cordani, with over 32 years at The Cigna Group, has served as Chairman and CEO since 2009.
  • Under his leadership, Cigna expanded globally and successfully merged with Express Scripts in 2018, launching Evernorth in 2020.
  • Actively engaged in philanthropy, Cordani supports various organizations promoting health and well-being.
Quotes

ON LEADERSHIP...

"Basic leadership principle is that we have to care both personally and professionally about our people." source

ON COMPANY CULTURE...

"Cigna make a difference in people's lives each and every day and take a lot of motivation and satisfaction from that so that's why the 19 years has really gone by so quickly." source

ON COMPANY VISION...

"We are guided by our mission–to improve the health and vitality of those we serve. To deliver on this, we know we must continually strengthen and evolve our capabilities and it’s why we put innovation at the heart of everything we do at The Cigna Group." source

DISC Type:
Captain (D)
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Driver (Di)
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Initiator (DI)
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Influencer (Id)
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Motivator (I)
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Encourager (Is)
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Harmonizer (IS)
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Counselor (Si)
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Supporter (S)
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Planner (Sc)
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Stabilizer (SC)
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Editor (Cs)
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Analyst (C)
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Skeptic (Cd)
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Questioner
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Architect (Dc)
How to communicate
Focus on their need for control and results, be direct and to the point.
Do
Provide specific details about the product's features and benefits
Highlight how the product will solve their problems and make their life easier
Don't
Beat around the bush or offer vague information
Be too pushy or salesy
When communicating with them, focus on being direct, confident, and results-oriented.
Do
Speak in a fast-paced, confident tone
Focus on the bottom line and how your product can help them achieve their goals
Don't
Use too much jargon or technical language
Waste time on small talk or irrelevant details
Focus on big ideas, big concepts, and fast action over analysis.
Do
Use a direct and assertive tone
Emphasize results and benefits over features
Don't
Use overly flowery language or too many details
Be pushy or aggressive
Communicate with energy and a lively approach. Engage them by communicating clearly and vividly.
Do
Use inspiring language and be enthusiastic
Show them how the product can enhance their social status or reputation
Don't
Be too technical or confusing
Focus solely on features without considering how it can improve their life
Communicate in a friendly, casual manner and highlight the benefits of the product. Avoid criticism or confrontation.
Do
Use a light-hearted approach to build rapport
Highlight how the product can benefit their life or work
Don't
Be overly critical or confrontational
Use overly technical or confusing language
Interact with them in a friendly, agreeable manner with a light-hearted approach. Avoid criticism and confrontation.
Do
Wrap your pitch with positivity and emotional language
Include personalized, warm greetings and sincere sign off
Don't
Use forceful or high-pressure language
Talk too much about past experience without explaining the important insights
Focus on building a personal relationship and finding common ground. Speak positively and offer reassurance about the product.
Do
Engage them in conversation and find out their interests and concerns
Offer personalized recommendations and highlight how the product can meet their needs
Don't
Push too hard or use aggressive sales tactics
Dismiss or minimize their concerns or objections
Provide detailed information and use a friendly, personal tone
Do
Explain how your product can meet their specific needs
Use stories or examples that they can relate to
Don't
Use technical language or jargon
Push for a quick decision without building rapport first
Provide a warm, friendly greeting and use positive, upbeat language. Focus on building a relationship and show acceptance for who they are.
Do
Use friendly, expressive language
Refer to common interests and associations
Don't
Use a serious, businesslike tone
Bring up your flaws before they do
Focus on building a relationship and connecting with them on a personal level.
Do
Use a warm, friendly tone
Ask about their interests and hobbies
Don't
Use overly technical language
Pressure them into making a decision
Be friendly and focus on building a relationship with them. Use a light-hearted approach and avoid criticism or confrontation.
Do
Focus on building a friendly relationship
Validate their opinions and approach with positive language
Don't
Use forceful or high-pressure language
Force an aggressive sales pitch
Use a straightforward and logical approach when communicating with them
Do
Provide data and logical reasoning to support your claims
Use clear and concise language
Don't
Use overly expressive or emotional language
Use lots of anecdotes or storytelling
Use a serious, businesslike tone and focus on details, data, and results.
Do
Focus on their toughest problems.
Send additional data to support your pitch
Don't
Bring up your flaws before they do
Be unrealistically optimistic
Focus on providing logical reasoning and factual information. Be patient and answer their questions with clear and concise responses.
Do
Provide data-driven reasons for your product
Answer their questions with a well-thought-out response
Don't
Use overly expressive language
Speak in an overly casual manner
Focus on concrete data, specifics, and logistics. Avoid fluffy language and hype.
Do
Provide clear data and statistics to support the product
Present a clear, logical argument for why the product is worth investing in
Don't
Spend too much time on abstract concepts or big ideas
Get sidetracked with small details or anecdotes
When communicating with them, focus on being clear, concise, and results-oriented.
Do
Provide clear and concise information about the product and its benefits
Focus on results and practical details
Don't
Use overly descriptive or flowery language
Waste time on social chatter or small talk
Executive priorities
  • Improve access to affordable healthcare solutions through innovative insurance products and services.
  • Expand digital health initiatives to enhance customer experience and promote wellness.
  • Strengthen provider networks and partnerships to ensure quality care delivery.
  • Prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to foster a culture of belonging and drive business success.
Media
Bloomberg

Cigna CEO Cordani on Earnings, Covid, Insurance Coverage

Cigna CEO David Cordani talks about costs of medical care, the Covid pandemic, earnings and coverage for customers. He speaks to Bloomberg's Kailey Leinz at the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco.

Fortune

For Cigna CEO Dave Cordani, the future is all about vitality

Dave Cordani talks about the growing understanding by CEOs everywhere that they need to pay more attention to mental health services for employees; the definition of vitality and the role it plays.

Texas A&M Today

Going The Distance

Cigna CEO David Cordani ’88 uses servant leadership to help employees and wounded veterans run their best race yet.

Personality traits
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Build rapport
  • Speak with confident language
  • Be concise and to the point
  • Ask a bold question early
Gather information
  • Learn about his team's current efficiency
  • Get through the most important questions up front
  • Ask him urgent questions right off the bat
Discuss budget
  • Compare your pricing with competitors
  • Allow some room for him to negotiate
  • Give him the bottom-line pricing without going into details
Drive action
  • Explain how taking action will help him make progress
  • Focus on the advantages he will gain
  • Push for a quick decision
Negotiate
  • Challenge both parties to come up with a better solution
  • End the discussion and revisit it later if he is being too firm
  • Use assertive, confident language
Work together
  • Resist the temptation to apologize for being assertive
  • Provide a deadline for when you need an answer
  • Clearly communicate what you need
  • Ask yes/no questions about the current status

Cigna Group

Cigna Healthcare offers comprehensive health benefits and promotes wellness initiatives, advocating for better health across all life stages with a focus on holistic care and preventive measures.
Industry:
Healthcare
Headquarters:
Bloomfield, Connecticut, United States
Revenue:
$195.30B
Employees:
30,000

How to negotiate

Keep the discussion casual, but be prepared for candid pushback, at times.
Keep your demo concise and to the point
Keep your demo concise and to the point
Keep your demo concise and to the point
Company Milestones
  • 2001: Cigna Healthcare expands its presence in the managed care industry with the acquisition of Intracorp
  • 2005: Cigna Healthcare launches the Cigna Foundation
  • 2010: Acquisition of HealthSpring Inc.
  • 2016: Cigna Healthcare announces the acquisition of QualCare Alliance Networks
  • 2020: Cigna Healthcare establishes the Cigna Ventures initiative

Demo your product

Notice how he uses your product and let him have fun trial-and-erroring on his own.
Keep your demo concise and to the point
Keep your demo concise and to the point
Top Products
  • Cigna Health Insurance Plans
  • Cigna Medicare Advantage Plans
  • Cigna Pharmacy Services
  • Cigna Wellness Programs
  • Cigna Telehealth Services
Key Executives
  • David Cordani - CEO / President
  • Jason Sadler - President of International Markets
  • Thomas Anthony McCarthy - Advisor
  • Timothy Buckley - VP & Treasurer
Company Stock Performance
Key News
The Wall Street Journal

New York Life in Talks to Buy Cigna Unit for Up to $6 Billion

New York Life Insurance Co. in talks with Cigna Corp. to acquire a unit selling nonmedical insurance to employers, deal potentially valued at $6B.

December, 2019

Forbes

Cigna Completes $6.3B Sale Of Non-Medical Insurance Unit To New York Life

Cigna sells group life and disability unit to New York Life for $6.3B, prioritizing healthcare focus.

December, 2020

CNBC

Cigna, Humana shares fall after report health-care giants are in talks to merge

Shares of Cigna and Humana slid after a report that the two health-care giants are in talks to merge.

November, 2023

Bloomberg

Cigna Aims to Broaden Obesity Drug Coverage With Financial Guarantees

Cigna partners with Eli Lilly & Co. and Novo Nordisk A/S to increase coverage, reducing costs for employer health plans.

March, 2024

Competitive Landscape
Annual Revenue:
$195.30B
  • Cigna Healthcare boasts a global reach, serving over 2.5 billion customers worldwide.
  • In 2023, Cigna Healthcare achieved remarkable financial success, generating $195.30 billion in revenue.
  • Cigna Healthcare partners with industry leaders like Microsoft to leverage cutting-edge technologies.
Annual Revenue:
$371.6B
  • Works with governments, employers, partners and providers to care for 152 million individuals.
  • 2023 revenue grew by $47.5 billion, or 14.6%, on annualized revenue of $371.6 billion.
  • Innovating as a leading pharmacy benefit manager, enhancing direct-to-consumer services, and integrating diverse healthcare capabilities.
Annual Revenue:
$357.80B
  • Reached 320M+ active users on CVS Healthcare platform by 2024
  • Generated $357.80B in revenue in 2023, marking a robust 16.5% revenue growth year-over-year
  • CVS Healthcare provides comprehensive and integrated healthcare solutions, aimed at enhancing patient care and outcomes.
Annual Revenue:
$105.6B
  • Present in over 200 countries and territories with 39M customers in the US.
  • Generated $105.6 billion in revenue, a 15.6% increase year-over-year.
  • Aetna offers personalized healthcare solutions tailored to individuals.

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