MIT World Speakers

Ronald A. Williams SF ‘84

Ronald A. Williams leads Aetna Inc., a diversified health care benefits company with revenues of approximately $27.6 billion in 2007. Williams joined Aetna in 2001, with a focus on bringing innovation to the industry, especially through information technology and new levels of transparency. In August 2005, Aetna launched a new online consumer tool to view physician-specific price information. More recently, Aetna has led the effort to develop industry standards for electronic personal health records. Williams also is a strong proponent of meaningful health care reform.

Prior to joining Aetna, Williams was Group President of the Large Group Division at WellPoint Health Networks Inc. and President of the company's Blue Cross of California subsidiary. Williams was elected to the Board of Directors of American Express Company and he serves on the MIT Sloan Dean's Advisory Council. He is also a member of the Alfred P. Sloan Management Society.