UnitedHealthcare employees pay tribute to slain CEO Brian Thompson
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UnitedHealthcare employees pay tribute to slain CEO Brian Thompson

Posted on by Amelia Pressman

Grieving UnitedHealthcare employees paid tribute to Brian Thompson after the 50-year-old CEO was shot and killed by a masked gunman outside a Manhattan hotel early Wednesday.

Thompson, known simply as “BT” to his colleagues, appeared to be universally praised by his staff and colleagues. A 20-year corporate veteran, he led UnitedHealth’s global employer, individual, specialty and government benefits businesses.

Betuchy Galeano, a Florida-based UnitedHealth employee, said the top executive was “a truly remarkable human being” who was “so humble, kind, joyful and full of life.”

“He managed to make everyone feel valued and his positivity was contagious,” Galeano wrote on her Facebook page.

“This is a deeply sad moment for me and for everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. RIP my friend, we will miss you.”

Medical coordinator Victoria Claire of Pulaski, Wisconsin, said that with Thompson’s killing, “a bright light went out today.”

“BT has always fought for employees and members and ensured everyone understands the importance of compassion and appreciation,” she wrote. “Rest peacefully BT, we will miss you.”

Employee Kelly Kamish, a project manager at UnitedHealth, praised Thompson as a “great leader and an even better man.”

“My heart breaks for his family, friends and colleagues,” she added. “We were lucky enough to get to know him and work with him.”

Meanwhile, Monica Moore of Roanoke, Virginia expressed her “deepest condolences” to the family of our UHC CEO Brian Thompson.

“He was such a humble person when we met and we will truly miss him,” she added. “Rest well, BT!”

Antonio Toft, vice president of human resources and diversity at UnitedHealthcare, wrote on LinkedIn that Thompson was not only a remarkable leader but also “a valued friend and mentor to many of us.”

“This devastating news sent shockwaves through my body and no doubt throughout the community, leaving us with so many unanswered questions,” Toft wrote in a post on the networking site.

“As we navigate this difficult time, we remember the incredible contributions he made and the positive impact he had on our lives,” he added.

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