Optum

160,000 Total Employees
Year Founded: 2011

Optum Leadership & Management

Optum Employee Perspectives

Optum’s leadership approach centers on trust, empowerment, and a genuine investment in employee success. Managers are encouraged to support both the professional and personal well-being of their teams, creating an environment where individuals feel valued and motivated to grow. This people-first leadership style helps build strong relationships, foster resilience, and enable employees to reach their full potential.

“What truly defines my Optum journey is the trust and investment from leadership. They believed in my potential, supported my ambitions and stood by me during personal challenges.”

Purnima Bakshi
Purnima Bakshi, Associate Director of Talent Development