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www.HartfordBusiness.com • August 6, 2018 • Hartford Business Journal 39 P hilip Rigueur is head of sales effective- ness and distribution for Aetna's trans- formative markets. Rigueur's goal is to revolutionize health care through a joint venture between Aetna and hospitals, providing high-quality health care at affordable prices to consumers and employers. Under his leadership, Rigueur's business has grown to 600,000 members and $1 billion in revenue. He began his career as a co-founder and managing director of a real estate company. After a successful run, he transitioned to Aetna where he has served in sales and management positions with increasing responsibilities. What's been your biggest professional accomplishment? My team and I are devoted to creating part- nerships between Aetna and hospital systems. In doing so I have been privileged to lead a team that has created five locally operated health insurance companies that support care models providing excellent medical support while man- aging costs for the patients in need of care. How are you involved in the community? I have served on the board of Planned Parent- hood of America. Currently, I'm an acting com- missioner of Hartford's Redevelopment Agency. Past board member for Mental Health Associa- tion of CT, and Our Piece of the Pie. And most mornings I spend at the local YMCA. What do you like to do outside of work? I love spending time with my family, particularly my two children — Austin, age 5 and Audrey, age 3. What do you hope Greater Hartford will be like in 10 years? Greater Hartford is poised to be a vibrant work and social environment for residents of all ages. It's encouraging to see new develop- ment in the city including Front Street, the area around Bushnell Park; students in downtown Hartford from UConn, Capital Community and St. Joseph's; and the introduction of the new bike-share program. Four reasons why you deserve to be a 40 Under Forty: • I began my career at Aetna in a sales and management development program and I have continued to be recognized and reward- ed for my job accomplishments. I was most recently given responsibility to grow a new venture business. • I serve on important and diverse boards including the Mental Health Association of CT and was appointed by Hartford's mayor to the Hartford Redevelopment Agency. • I support the urban community by serving as an active board member of Northside In- stitutions Neighborhood Alliance (NINA) and spending time at the Wilson Gray YMCA. • Named by Savoy Magazine as one of 2018's Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America. Fun Fact Voted 1997 New York State High School Foot- ball Player of the Year. Philip Rigueur Age: 39 Company: Aetna Inc. Title: Head of Sales Effectiveness & Distribution — Transformative Markets No. of years with current company: 12 Town where I live: Hartford Town where I work: Hartford College: Cornell University Highest degree: Master's degree in public administration 40 UNDER FORTY 2018 ©2018 Aetna Inc. 2018127 Congratulations to Phil Rigueur for being recognized for Hartford Business Journal's 40 Under 40 Class of 2018. Phil Rigueur Head of Sales Effectiveness & Distribution — Transformative Markets As Head of Sales Effectiveness and Distribution for Transformative Markets, Phil is charged with bringing the shared vision of Aetna and well-respected hospital systems together to drive one objective — helping individuals achieve their health ambitions.