Personal Information

Full Name: Andrew Philip Witty

Nickname: Andrew

Country/State: United States

Date of Birth: 1964-08-22

Languages Known: English

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Food Habit: Not Public

Religion: Not Public

Hobbies: • Public health advocacy • Travel • Leadership mentoring • Reading • Supporting global health initiatives

Education

School: Malbank High School, Nantwich, Cheshire (UK)

College: Malbank High School, Nantwich, Cheshire (UK)

Degrees Obtained: • Bachelor’s degree in Economics

Physical Stats

Height: 185 cm

Weight: 80 kg

Family Information

Parents: Not Public

Siblings: Not publicly available

Marital Status: married

Wife: Maria Witty

Children: 3

Career

Current Position: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – UnitedHealth Group Former CEO – GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)

Skills:

Net Worth: Approx. USD 50–70 Million (varies by public filings and stock holdings)

Awards & Achievements: • Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II (2012) for services to the economy and the UK pharmaceutical industry • Former member of the UK Prime Minister’s Business Advisory Group • Led global initiatives on vaccine affordability • CEO of one of the world’s largest healthcare companies • Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry • Served on various boards for global health NGOs

Biography Details

Andrew Philip Witty was born on August 22, 1964, in Cheshire, England. He attended Malbank High School and later earned a degree in Economics from the University of Nottingham. His early career included roles in the pharmaceutical sector across the UK, South Africa, and Asia.

He joined GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and progressed through leadership positions around the world, eventually becoming CEO in 2008. During his tenure, he emphasized global access to medicines, lowering drug prices for poor countries, and strengthening global health systems.

After stepping down from GSK in 2017, Witty joined the healthcare technology division of UnitedHealth Group, Optum. In 2021, he became CEO of UnitedHealth Group, guiding one of the world’s largest healthcare and insurance organizations.

Throughout his career, Witty has been known for his focus on public health impact, affordability, and global healthcare reform. He was knighted for his contributions to the UK economy and the pharmaceutical industry.

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