UnitedHealth Names Jodee Kozlak CAO Amid Operational Overhaul
UnitedHealth Group has appointed Jodee Kozlak as its new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), effective September 28. The newly created position will oversee various departments, including People, Real Estate, Procurement, and Corporate Security.
Kozlak brings over two decades of experience in business strategy, organizational development, and governance to the role. Prior to her appointment at UnitedHealth Group, she served as Global Senior Vice President of Alibaba Group from 2016 to 2017, where she focused on expanding the company's operations outside China.
Kozlak has also held leadership positions at Target Corp., serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer from 2004 to 2015. She currently chairs the board for C.H. Robinson Worldwide and serves as Lead Independent Director for KB Home.
UnitedHealth Group's CEO, Stephen Hemsley, praised Kozlak's exceptional experience, saying 'Jodee brings exceptional experience across business strategy, organizational development and governance.'