Cigna Healthcare, a leading global health services company, has announced Ms Leah Cotterill as the new CEO for Cigna Healthcare - Middle East and Africa (outside Saudi Arabia).
Ms Cotterill is the first female CEO to lead an international health insurance company in the UAE, marking a significant milestone for the industry. The announcement aligns closely with the UAE’s commitment to including more women in leadership roles and fostering gender equality.
With over 25 years of experience in the health and wellness sector, Leah previously held various leadership roles at Cigna Healthcare, including COO for MEA and chief distribution officer, and managing client operations across the Middle East, North America, and Africa regions.
Separately, Mr Jerome Droesch has taken on an extended role at Cigna Healthcare, as CEO – International Organisations, Domestic Health and Health Services, International Health.