Aetna and City partner to support public health, create access to quality jobs, and make NYC the global capital for healthcare innovation
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that, by the end of 2018, Aetna’s corporate headquarters will be located in New York City. The health company’s move to a new headquarters at 61 9th Avenue in Manhattan will result in 250 good-paying jobs and an estimated $146 million in economic benefit to the City.
This investment builds on three years of efforts led by Mayor de Blasio to create a 21st century healthcare system for all New Yorkers.
“New York City is where talent and technology come together,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio. “We’ve never been stronger, and that’s why companies like Aetna and their employees want to be here. We’re proud to support Aetna’s investment in the city.”
“New York City is a knowledge economy hub, and a driver of the innovations that will play a significant part in our ongoing transformation,” said Aetna Chairman and CEO Mark T. Bertolini. “Many of the roles in our new office will be filled by innovators from the area’s deep talent pool, which will be an invaluable resource as we consider additional investments in the city. I look forward to working closely with Mayor de Blasio as we build on our role as a responsible corporate citizen.”
As a large employer, Aetna will make the kinds of investments in healthcare innovations and medical technology that help commercialize new discoveries and support the city’s healthcare startups.
The healthcare and life sciences sectors are a core component of Mayor de Blasio’s New York Works plan, a series of 25 initiatives that will spur 100,000 jobs with good wages over the coming decade, to combat economic inequality and grow the middle class.
Aetna already has an established presence in New York City, including operations in Harlem. As part of the City’s commitment to support the new headquarters, Aetna and the City will work together to develop partnerships that support public health, healthy living, advance digital health innovation and increase access to quality jobs for New Yorkers.
“Attracting a major player in the health care industry like Aetna is a big win for New York City, helping to drive even more innovation and job creation throughout the sector,” said New York City Economic Development Corporation President and CEO James Patchett. “We’re excited to partner with Aetna to improve public health, and to help New Yorkers from all backgrounds access quality jobs as part of our New York Works plan.”
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