Dive Brief:

Optum has tapped its second chief financial officer in fewer than six months, confirming to Healthcare Dive that Ben Eklo, a longtime finance executive with the company, is stepping into the role.

Eklo is replacing Roger Connor, who was named the CFO of Optum in May, effective Nov. 1, a spokesperson said.

It’s the latest management shakeup at Optum’s parent company UnitedHealth, which has struggled amid acute operational, regulatory and public relations challenges this year.

Dive Insight:

Connor is departing Optum to return to the United Kingdom to spend more time with his family, according to an internal memo reviewed by Bloomberg . Eklo, who’s been with UnitedHealth for almost two decades, will step up as CFO in his place.

“This change reflects our broad commitment to

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