(Reuters) -UnitedHealth Group CEO Stephen Hemsley will get an annual base salary of $1 million and a one-time $60 million equity award as he returns to the top role at a tough time for the healthcare conglomerate.

UnitedHealth Group CEO Stephen Hemsley, who replaced Andrew Witty, said he has the right strategy in place “for the era ahead.”

Stephen Hemsley ran UnitedHealth Group for more than a decade. It's a different company after four years with Andrew Witty in charge.

UnitedHealth Group stock has plummeted since my last Buy rating and is ~55% off highs, but its lower valuation now offers a significant margin of

UnitedHealth Group announced that CEO Andrew Witty is stepping down due to 'personal reasons,' Stephen Hemsley will replace him.

UnitedHealth Group said CEO Andrew Witty is stepping down for “personal reasons” and suspended its 2025 forecast, sending shares of the healthcare giant tumbling nearly 10%. Witty will act as a senior advisor to his successor,

UnitedHealth Group's stock has plunged nearly 50% due to the CEO resignation, withdrawal of guidance, and ongoing legal issues, creating a potential buying opportunity. The stock is deeply oversold with an RSI of 15, trading below both the 200-day and 50-day moving averages, indicating capitulation.

The health insurer joins Walt Disney, Starbucks and others in turning to a former leader to guide the company through tough times.