MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Cigna (NYSE:CI) has named John Webb as market president for its health care and related benefits plans in West Tennessee/Arkansas/Mississippi.

As market president, John's responsibilities include directly serving our employer clients with over 500 plan employees, while ensuring that Cigna's offerings meet evolving client and customer needs for affordable, predictable and simple health care. He will lead the West Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi team in working with area health care professionals, health systems, employers, brokers and community partners to deliver innovative solutions to help improve customer and community health in the region. John will be relocating to the Memphis area this fall.

"John's strong leadership, proven track record and ability to drive deep relationships with local providers and our community will be an asset to his team, our customers and clients in the region," said Rich Novack, Cigna senior vice president, U.S. Commercial. "Under his guidance our local team will continue to move Cigna forward as the partner of choice in health care."

With over 30 years of experience in the health care industry, John most recently served as CEO & Managing Partner of Quantum Reach and has held leadership roles at Aetna, Unum and Rockwell International.

A long-time leader in his community, John was named Father of the Year by the American Diabetes Association of Atlanta, and was selected for the Executive Leadership Council which represents the Top 700 African-American executives in the U.S. He earned an MBA from Pepperdine University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University. John regularly returns to Pepperdine as a guest instructor for the University's Micro-Enterprise Program serving the homeless community.

About Cigna
Cigna Corporation is a global health service company dedicated to improving the health, well-being, and peace of mind of those we serve. Cigna delivers choice, predictability, affordability and access to quality care through integrated capabilities and connected, personalized solutions that advance whole person health. All products and services are provided exclusively by or through operating subsidiaries of Cigna Corporation, including Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, Cigna Life Insurance Company of New York, Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, Express Scripts companies or their affiliates, and Life Insurance Company of North America. Such products and services include an integrated suite of health services, such as medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, vision, supplemental benefits, and other related products including group life, accident and disability insurance. Cigna maintains sales capability in over 30 countries and jurisdictions, and has more than 180 million customer relationships throughout the world. To learn more about Cigna^®, including links to follow us on Facebook or Twitter, visit www.cigna.com.