From Pharma Insider To Payer: Witty To Lead United's Optum
Executive Summary
Former GSK CEO Witty stood out among big pharma chief execs for his pessimistic outlook on US drug pricing, which shaped his diversification strategy at GSK. His experience as a pharma insider makes him an interesting choice to lead United's PBM and health services arm.
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