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Leah Cotterill

CEO, Cigna Healthcare Middle East and Africa (outside KSA)

Leah Coterill is the Chief Executive Officer for Cigna Healthcare Middle East and Africa, outsideKSA. In this role, Leah spearheads high level strategies that are transforming the region’s health and wellness landscape, with a focus on enhancing access to premium health services and sustainable market growth. With over twenty-five years of industry experience, Leah has earned her reputation as a leader with great vision and foresight and is known for her ability to drive innovation and blend strategic insight with operational excellence. Before stepping into her current role, Leah held several prominent positions serving as Chief Distribution Officer for Cigna Healthcare MEA and Chief Operating Officer at Cigna HealthcareMEA, where she played key roles in developing market strategies, streamlining operations and managing complex international transitions. Her career spans the Middle East, UK and the US, giving her a truly global perspective that fosters success in diverse markets. Leah holds an MBA with distinction from Hult International Business School in 2023 and is a passionate advocate for gender equality, diversity and inclusion. Outside of her professional achievements, Leah is actively involved in women leadership initiatives such as CignaHealthcare’s ‘Women in Networking’ initiative, championing networking and mentoring for thenext generation of female leaders.