Executive Biography of Ronald A. Williams
Ronald A. Williams
Former Chairman, President and CEO, Aetna Inc.
Boeing director since: 2010
Professional highlights:
- Chairman and CEO, RW2 Enterprises, LLC (privately held) (2011-present)
- Chairman, President and CEO, Aetna Inc. (Chairman 2006-2011; President 2002-2007; CEO 2006-2010)
- Executive Vice President and Chief of Health Operations, Aetna Inc. (2001-2002)
Independent: Yes
Other current public company directorships:
- agilon health, inc.
- Warby Parker Inc.
Mr. Williams brings to the Board significant strategic, leadership, operations and management experience from his tenure at Aetna, including as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. With more than 25 years of experience in the health care industry, Mr. Williams provides valuable insight into health insurance and employee benefits best practices, as well as the many related areas associated with managing the requirements of companies in industries with large numbers of employees in U.S. and non-U.S. locations. Mr. Williams also brings experience in significant corporate transformations from his time at Aetna. As co-founder and director and chairman of the agilon health board, Mr. Williams is responsible for overseeing the company’s overall ESG strategy and the company released its inaugural ESG report in August 2022, outlining its enterprise-wide ESG actions, programs and investments. In addition, his service as lead director and chair of the risk committee of American Express has enhanced his expertise in risk management at large, global companies. Mr. Williams’ executive leadership and experience in corporate governance matters at Aetna and through his service on other boards of directors enable him to serve a crucial role as Chair of the Governance & Public Policy Committee and as a member of the Compensation Committee.
Mr. Williams is Chair of the Governance & Public Policy Committee and a member of the Compensation Committee.