CEOI MEMBER SINCE 2023

Eric Palmer is president and CEO for Evernorth Health Services, the pharmacy, care, and benefits solutions division of The Cigna Group. Evernorth connects and coordinates best-in-class health services—in pharmacy, benefits management, care solutions, and delivery and intelligence—to drive the most value for clients, customers, and patients. As CEO, Mr. Palmer is responsible for Evernorth’s strategic direction, financial performance and growth, and long-term vision to meaningfully change health care. He is a member of the Enterprise Leadership Team of The Cigna Group. He earlier served as president and COO for Evernorth Health Services, overseeing core strategy and capabilities in pharmacy, care management, and benefit management services. He also served as CFO, responsible for the financial operations and functions of The Cigna Group, as well as for the organization’s Investment Management, Corporate Development, and Underwriting business units. His leadership during this time was critical to the successful combination of Cigna and Express Scripts, as well as the launch of Evernorth Health Services. Since joining the company in 1998, Mr. Palmer has held leadership positions in U.S. Commercial business and International Health business for The Cigna Group, as well as the company’s Medicare Advantage business and group life and disability insurance business. He is a fellow of the Society of Actuaries and a member of the American Academy of Actuaries. He holds a bachelor’s degree in actuarial science from the University of Iowa.