Goosehead Insurance Appoints Bill Wade to Board of Directors
Goosehead Insurance (NASDAQ: GSHD) has appointed Bill Wade to its Board of Directors. Wade brings over 25 years of experience as a senior partner and consultant at Bain & Company, specializing in AI-driven innovation and tech-enabled growth.
Wade's expertise includes implementing AI-powered analytics, driving digital transformation, and designing agile operating models. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School as a Baker Scholar and Siebel Scholar, along with bachelor's and master's degrees in accountancy from Brigham Young University.
The appointment aligns with Goosehead's aggressive technology-driven expansion strategy, as the company aims to extend its technological lead and become the top distributor of personal lines insurance in the U.S. Mark E. Jones, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman, and Mark Miller, CEO, emphasized Wade's role in leveraging technology for transformational growth and industry innovation.
Goosehead Insurance (NASDAQ: GSHD) ha nominato Bill Wade nel suo Consiglio di Amministrazione. Wade vanta oltre 25 anni di esperienza come partner senior e consulente presso Bain & Company, specializzandosi in innovazione guidata dall'intelligenza artificiale e crescita abilitata dalla tecnologia.
Le competenze di Wade includono l'implementazione di analisi potenziate dall'IA, la promozione della trasformazione digitale e la progettazione di modelli operativi agili. Ha conseguito un MBA alla Harvard Business School come Baker Scholar e Siebel Scholar, oltre a lauree triennali e magistrali in contabilità presso la Brigham Young University.
La nomina è in linea con la strategia di espansione aggressiva basata sulla tecnologia di Goosehead, che punta a consolidare il proprio vantaggio tecnologico e a diventare il principale distributore di assicurazioni per linee personali negli Stati Uniti. Mark E. Jones, cofondatore e presidente esecutivo, e Mark Miller, CEO, hanno sottolineato il ruolo di Wade nell'utilizzo della tecnologia per una crescita trasformativa e l'innovazione del settore.
Goosehead Insurance (NASDAQ: GSHD) ha nombrado a Bill Wade en su Junta Directiva. Wade aporta más de 25 años de experiencia como socio senior y consultor en Bain & Company, especializado en innovación impulsada por IA y crecimiento habilitado por tecnología.
La experiencia de Wade incluye la implementación de análisis potenciados por IA, la promoción de la transformación digital y el diseño de modelos operativos ágiles. Posee un MBA de Harvard Business School como Baker Scholar y Siebel Scholar, además de títulos de licenciatura y maestría en contabilidad de la Brigham Young University.
El nombramiento está alineado con la agresiva estrategia de expansión impulsada por tecnología de Goosehead, que busca ampliar su liderazgo tecnológico y convertirse en el principal distribuidor de seguros de líneas personales en EE. UU. Mark E. Jones, cofundador y presidente ejecutivo, y Mark Miller, CEO, destacaron el papel de Wade en aprovechar la tecnología para un crecimiento transformador e innovación en la industria.
Goosehead Insurance (NASDAQ: GSHD)가 빌 웨이드를 이사회에 임명했습니다. 웨이드는 Bain & Company에서 25년 이상의 경력을 보유한 수석 파트너이자 컨설턴트로, AI 기반 혁신과 기술 주도 성장에 전문성을 갖추고 있습니다.
웨이드의 전문 분야는 AI 기반 분석 도입, 디지털 전환 추진, 민첩한 운영 모델 설계 등을 포함합니다. 그는 하버드 비즈니스 스쿨에서 베이커 장학생(Baker Scholar)과 시벨 장학생(Siebel Scholar)으로 MBA를 취득했으며, 브리검 영 대학교에서 회계학 학사 및 석사 학위를 받았습니다.
이번 임명은 기술 중심의 공격적인 확장 전략과 일치하며, Goosehead는 기술적 우위를 확대하고 미국 내 개인 보험 분야 최고의 유통업체가 되는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다. 공동 창립자 겸 이사회 의장인 마크 E. 존스와 CEO 마크 밀러는 웨이드가 기술을 활용해 변혁적 성장과 산업 혁신을 이끌 역할을 강조했습니다.
Goosehead Insurance (NASDAQ : GSHD) a nommé Bill Wade à son conseil d'administration. Wade apporte plus de 25 ans d'expérience en tant qu'associé principal et consultant chez Bain & Company, spécialisé dans l'innovation pilotée par l'IA et la croissance facilitée par la technologie.
L'expertise de Wade comprend la mise en œuvre d'analyses basées sur l'IA, la conduite de la transformation digitale et la conception de modèles opérationnels agiles. Il est titulaire d'un MBA de la Harvard Business School en tant que Baker Scholar et Siebel Scholar, ainsi que d'un bachelor et d'un master en comptabilité de la Brigham Young University.
Cette nomination s'inscrit dans la stratégie d'expansion agressive axée sur la technologie de Goosehead, qui vise à renforcer son avance technologique et à devenir le principal distributeur d'assurances de lignes personnelles aux États-Unis. Mark E. Jones, cofondateur et président exécutif, ainsi que Mark Miller, PDG, ont souligné le rôle de Wade dans l'exploitation de la technologie pour une croissance transformationnelle et l'innovation dans le secteur.
Goosehead Insurance (NASDAQ: GSHD) hat Bill Wade in den Vorstand berufen. Wade bringt über 25 Jahre Erfahrung als Senior Partner und Berater bei Bain & Company mit, spezialisiert auf KI-gesteuerte Innovation und technologiegestütztes Wachstum.
Wades Expertise umfasst die Implementierung von KI-gestützten Analysen, die Förderung der digitalen Transformation und die Gestaltung agiler Betriebsmodelle. Er besitzt einen MBA der Harvard Business School als Baker Scholar und Siebel Scholar sowie Bachelor- und Masterabschlüsse in Rechnungswesen von der Brigham Young University.
Die Ernennung steht im Einklang mit Gooseheads aggressiver, technologiegetriebener Expansionsstrategie, mit dem Ziel, die technologische Führungsposition auszubauen und der führende Anbieter von Privatkundenversicherungen in den USA zu werden. Mark E. Jones, Mitgründer und Executive Chairman, sowie CEO Mark Miller betonten Wades Rolle bei der Nutzung von Technologie für transformatorisches Wachstum und Brancheninnovation.
- Strategic board appointment brings expertise in AI and digital transformation
- Alignment with aggressive technology-driven expansion strategy
- Addition of 25+ years of senior consulting experience in tech-enabled growth
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Wade Brings Proven Expertise in AI-Driven Innovation and Scalable Tech-Enabled Growth
WESTLAKE, Texas, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Goosehead Insurance (NASDAQ: GSHD), a leader in personal lines insurance distribution, is proud to announce the appointment of Bill Wade to its Board of Directors. Wade, with over 25 years of experience as a senior partner and consultant at Bain & Company, brings deep expertise in leveraging emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), to fuel innovation, operational efficiency, and transformational growth.
Throughout his career, Wade has been at the forefront of integrating digital strategies to help companies and private equity firms optimize performance and achieve scalable, tech-enabled growth. His work includes implementing AI-powered analytics, driving digital transformation, and designing agile operating models that deliver extraordinary results. Wade’s forward-thinking approach positions him as an ideal partner for Goosehead’s aggressive technology-driven expansion.
"We are thrilled to welcome Bill to our Board," said Mark E. Jones, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Goosehead Insurance. "Bill's proven success in leveraging technology to drive transformational growth is exactly what we need as we aggressively invest to win the tech race in the insurance industry. Technology is the battleground, and we already have a substantial lead—our goal is to extend it and secure our place as the top distributor of personal lines insurance in the U.S. in my lifetime. Bill’s expertise, vision, and strong existing relationships with several board members make him an invaluable addition to our team."
"Bill’s addition to our Board is a pivotal moment in our journey to transform the insurance industry through bold innovation and cutting-edge technology," said Mark Miller, CEO of Goosehead Insurance. "With his expertise in AI and digital transformation, we are positioned to break new ground, elevate client experiences, and strengthen our leadership in the industry. Together, we’ll push boundaries and turn ambitious goals into measurable achievements."
Wade holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, where he was a Baker Scholar and Siebel Scholar, and bachelor's and master’s degrees in accountancy from Brigham Young University.
"Goosehead has already disrupted the personal lines insurance space with its client-first, tech-driven approach," said Wade. "The company’s commitment to AI and advanced technology solutions creates a unique opportunity to redefine scalability and client value in the industry. I’m thrilled to join the Board and contribute to shaping the next chapter of Goosehead’s growth."
Founded in 2003, Goosehead Insurance has prioritized innovation with technology and human capital, becoming a leader in personal lines insurance. This focus aligns perfectly with Wade’s expertise.
About Goosehead
Goosehead (NASDAQ: GSHD) is a rapidly growing and innovative independent personal lines insurance agency that distributes its products and services through corporate and franchise locations throughout the United States. Goosehead was founded on the premise that the consumer should be at the center of our universe and that everything we do should be directed at providing extraordinary value by offering broad product choice and a world-class service experience. Goosehead represents over 200 insurance companies that underwrite personal and commercial lines. For more information, please visit goosehead.com or goosehead.com/become-a-franchisee.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Factors that could cause actual results or performance to differ from the expectations expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, conditions impacting insurance carriers or other parties with which Goosehead does business, the loss of one or more key executives or an inability to attract and retain qualified personnel and the failure to attract and retain highly qualified franchisees. These risks and uncertainties also include, but are not limited to, those described under the captions “1A. Risk Factors” in Goosehead’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and in Goosehead’s other filings with the SEC, which are available free of charge on the Securities Exchange Commission's website at: www.sec.gov. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated. All forward-looking statements and all subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to Goosehead or to persons acting on behalf of Goosehead are expressly qualified in their entirety by reference to these risks and uncertainties. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and Goosehead does not undertake any obligation to update them in light of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable law.
Contacts
Investor Contact:
Dan Farrell
Goosehead Insurance - VP Capital Markets
Phone: (214) 838-5290
Email: dan.farrell@goosehead.com; IR@goosehead.com
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