Richard Mattera

Richard Mattera was named chief development officer of UnitedHealth Group in 2020. He leads corporate development efforts enterprise-wide, both legal and financial oversight, as well as strategic integration plan development, performance accountability and measurement responsibilities, fostering continued expansion of established and emerging businesses directly aligned with the social mission and growth strategy of the company. Previously, Mattera was the chief legal officer at Optum and has led the M&A legal function across UnitedHealth Group for nearly a decade. Prior to joining UnitedHealth Group in 2011, Mattera was a partner at the international law firm of Hogan Lovells, where he was represented publicly and privately held companies in a variety of matters, including in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, securities, corporate finance and corporate governance.