Brown & Brown, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Steve Hearn to lead all operations outside of North America
Brown & Brown (NYSE:BRO) has announced a significant leadership change, appointing Chief Operating Officer Steve Hearn to lead all operations outside of North America across both Retail and Specialty Distribution segments, effective immediately.
The strategic move aims to leverage Hearn's extensive global market experience and relationships to drive international growth, strengthen the company's worldwide market position, and enhance value for stakeholders. CEO Powell Brown emphasized that this appointment will enable the company to better capitalize on global capabilities and further invest in international markets.
Brown & Brown (NYSE:BRO) ha annunciato un importante cambiamento alla guida, nominando il Chief Operating Officer Steve Hearn a capo di tutte le operazioni al di fuori del Nord America per i settori Retail e Specialty Distribution, con effetto immediato.
La mossa strategica punta a sfruttare la vasta esperienza e le relazioni internazionali di Hearn per guidare la crescita oltre confine, rafforzare la posizione dell'azienda sui mercati mondiali e aumentare il valore per gli stakeholder. Il CEO Powell Brown ha sottolineato che questa nomina permetterà all'azienda di valorizzare meglio le capacità globali e di investire ulteriormente nei mercati internazionali.
Brown & Brown (NYSE:BRO) ha anunciado un cambio significativo en su liderazgo, designando al Chief Operating Officer Steve Hearn para dirigir todas las operaciones fuera de Norteamérica en los segmentos de Retail y Specialty Distribution, con efecto inmediato.
La medida estratégica busca aprovechar la amplia experiencia y las relaciones globales de Hearn para impulsar el crecimiento internacional, fortalecer la posición de la compañía en los mercados mundiales y aumentar el valor para los interesados. El CEO Powell Brown enfatizó que este nombramiento permitirá a la empresa sacar mayor partido de sus capacidades globales e invertir más en los mercados internacionales.
Brown & Brown (NYSE:BRO)는 주요 임원 변경을 발표하고 최고운영책임자 Steve Hearn을 즉시 발효로 북미 외 지역의 리테일 및 스페셜티 유통 부문 전체 운영 책임자로 임명했습니다.
이번 전략적 조치는 Hearn의 풍부한 글로벌 시장 경험과 네트워크를 활용해 해외 성장을 견인하고 회사의 전 세계 시장 지위를 강화하며 이해관계자 가치를 제고하는 것을 목표로 합니다. CEO Powell Brown은 이 임명이 회사가 글로벌 역량을 보다 잘 활용하고 국제 시장에 대한 투자를 확대할 수 있게 할 것이라고 강조했습니다.
Brown & Brown (NYSE:BRO) a annoncé un changement de direction important, nommant le Chief Operating Officer Steve Hearn à la tête de toutes les opérations hors Amérique du Nord pour les segments Retail et Specialty Distribution, avec effet immédiat.
Cette décision stratégique vise à tirer parti de l'importante expérience mondiale et des relations de Hearn pour stimuler la croissance internationale, renforcer la position de l'entreprise sur les marchés mondiaux et accroître la valeur pour les parties prenantes. Le PDG Powell Brown a souligné que cette nomination permettra à l'entreprise de mieux exploiter ses capacités globales et d'investir davantage sur les marchés internationaux.
Brown & Brown (NYSE:BRO) hat einen bedeutenden Führungswechsel bekanntgegeben und den Chief Operating Officer Steve Hearn mit sofortiger Wirkung zum Leiter aller außerhalb Nordamerikas liegenden Geschäftstätigkeiten in den Bereichen Retail und Specialty Distribution ernannt.
Mit diesem strategischen Schritt soll Hearns umfassende globale Markterfahrung und sein Beziehungsnetz genutzt werden, um internationales Wachstum voranzutreiben, die weltweite Marktposition des Unternehmens zu stärken und den Wert für die Stakeholder zu erhöhen. CEO Powell Brown betonte, dass diese Ernennung dem Unternehmen ermöglichen werde, seine globalen Fähigkeiten besser zu nutzen und verstärkt in internationale Märkte zu investieren.
- Experienced COO Steve Hearn appointed to lead international operations
- Strategic focus on expanding global market presence
- Consolidation of leadership for non-North American operations under single executive
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Sept. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: BRO) (“the Company”) announced today that Chief Operating Officer Steve Hearn will lead all operations outside of North America across both the Retail and Specialty Distribution segments, effective immediately.
“Steve brings extensive experience and deep relationships in the global market. Tapping him to lead operations beyond our North American footprint will enable our ability to leverage robust global capabilities, drive continued growth, further invest in the global marketplace and strengthen our position as an industry leader worldwide,” said Powell Brown, president and chief executive officer. “We look forward to Steve’s continued leadership and the value he will provide for our current and future teammates, customers, carrier partners and shareholders around the world.”
About Brown & Brown Inc.
Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: BRO) is a leading insurance brokerage firm delivering comprehensive and customized insurance solutions and specialization since 1939. With a global presence spanning 700+ locations and a team of more than 23,000 professionals, we are dedicated to delivering scalable, innovative strategies for our customers at every step of their growth journey. Learn more at BBrown.com.
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