Hippo Appoints Richard McCathron as Chief Executive Officer
Hippo has appointed Richard McCathron as the new Chief Executive Officer, transitioning from his role as President since February 2017. Founder Assaf Wand becomes Executive Chairman to focus on long-term strategic initiatives. McCathron’s extensive experience in the insurance sector positions him to lead Hippo's vision of proactive home protection. The company aims to enhance homeowner safety through technology and services, currently reaching over 88% of U.S. homeowners across 38 states.
- Appointment of Richard McCathron as CEO expected to drive growth and operational stability.
- Assaf Wand’s shift to Executive Chairman could strengthen strategic focus.
- Leadership transition may raise concerns regarding continuity.
- Potential experience gaps if McCathron's operational style differs from Wand's.
Founder
“Rick has been my partner every step of the way, from the creation of Hippo’s strategic vision, to growing our strong stable of partnerships, to driving the company forward every day,” said Wand. “In this next phase of Hippo’s growth, it’s a natural progression for Rick to step into the CEO role so I can focus on longer term strategic initiatives. Rick’s extensive insurance expertise, combined with his proven ability to drive growth, set him up perfectly to lead Hippo into the future.”
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Before joining Hippo’s executive team and board, McCathron held senior executive positions at multiple insurance companies including
In his role as President of Hippo, McCathron was responsible for all day-to-day operations of the company, enabling him to develop a deep understanding of Hippo’s customers, partners, and unique technology capabilities.
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