Brian Thompson Biography: Parents, Height, Age, Wife, Children, Siblings, Net Worth, Business, Facebook

Brian Robert Thompson was the former chief executive officer of UnitedHealthcare, the insurance arm of UnitedHealth Group, one of the largest health insurers in the United States.

He led the company from April 2021 until his death in December 2024, during which time he oversaw significant growth in profits and revenue while managing operations for millions of insured individuals.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Brian Robert Thompson
• Stage Name: Brian Thompson
• Born: July 10, 1974
• Age: 50 years old
• Died: December 4, 2024
• Birthplace: Ames, Iowa, United States
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: White
• Occupation: Business Executive
• Height: Unknown
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Dennis Thompson and Pat Thompson (née Hunter)
• Siblings: One brother
• Spouse: Paulette Reveiz Thompson
• Children: Two sons
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $43 million USD

Early Life and Education

Brian Thompson was born on July 10, 1974, in Ames, Iowa, United States. He was brought up by his parents, Dennis Thompson (a grain elevator worker) and Pat Thompson (née Hunter, a beautician), in a modest rural environment near Jewell Junction and Stanhope, Iowa.

He grew up with one brother. His ethnicity is White. His religion is unknown. He graduated as valedictorian from South Hamilton High School in Jewell Junction in 1993, where he excelled academically and athletically, including playing basketball and trombone. He attended the University of Iowa, earning a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a major in accounting in 1997, graduating with special honors and highest distinction (GPA 3.95 or above).

Career

Brian Thompson began his professional career as a manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) for over six years. He joined UnitedHealth Group in 2004, initially as director of corporate development.

He advanced through roles including CEO of government programs (Medicare, retiree coverage, Medicaid, and community/state programs).

In April 2021, he was appointed CEO of UnitedHealthcare, overseeing global, employer, individual, specialty, and government benefits businesses.

Under his leadership, UnitedHealthcare’s profits rose from $12 billion in 2021 to $16 billion in 2023, with annual revenue reaching $281 billion.

He received $10.2 million in total compensation in his final year. He was known for his low public profile and focus on operational growth.

Social Media

• LinkedIn: Brian Thompson

Personal Life

Brian Thompson (deceased at age 50, height unknown) was married to Paulette “Pauley” Reveiz Thompson, a physical therapist with over 20 years of experience at Park Nicollet Health Services (now HealthPartners), whom he met at the University of Iowa.

They married after college and raised two sons (ages approximately 19 and 16 at the time of his death in 2024).

No other past relationships are publicly known. His widow and sons emphasized his role as a loving father in statements following his death.

The family resided in a $1.5 million home, and Paulette focused on her career and raising their sons.

Net Worth

Brian Thompson’s net worth was estimated at $43 million USD at the time of his death. His income primarily came from his executive role at UnitedHealth Group through a base salary of around $1 million, stock awards, option awards, non-equity incentive plans, and other compensation totaling over $10 million annually in recent years; long-term tenure at the company since 2004, including promotions and equity grants; prior earnings from PricewaterhouseCoopers; and investments or assets accumulated as a high-level executive in the healthcare insurance industry.