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Stewart Announces Retirement of Group President Steven Lessack

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Stewart Information Services (NYSE:STC) has announced the planned retirement of Steve Lessack, Group President, effective at the end of the year. Lessack, who joined Stewart in 1995 and has served as Group President since 2019, has been instrumental in leading the company's Direct Operations, National Commercial Services, and International Operations. CEO Fred Eppinger praised Lessack's contributions, highlighting his role in bringing in top-tier talent and strengthening Stewart across these business lines.

The company has already made leadership transitions, with Ryan Swed promoted to Head of U.S. Direct Operations and Erin Sheckler promoted to Head of National Commercial Services in April 2023. Additionally, Marco Polsinelli will now oversee International Operations while continuing to lead Canadian Operations. Lessack's retirement marks the end of his 35-plus years of expertise in the industry, leaving behind a team well-positioned for continued growth and success.

Stewart Information Services (NYSE:STC) ha annunciato il pensionamento pianificato di Steve Lessack, Presidente di Gruppo, che avrà effetto alla fine dell'anno. Lessack, che è entrato a far parte di Stewart nel 1995 e ha ricoperto il ruolo di Presidente di Gruppo dal 2019, è stato fondamentale nella guida delle Operazioni Dirette dell'azienda, dei Servizi Commerciali Nazionali e delle Operazioni Internazionali. Il CEO Fred Eppinger ha elogiato i contributi di Lessack, evidenziando il suo ruolo nell'attrarre talenti di alto livello e nel rafforzare Stewart in queste aree di business.

L'azienda ha già effettuato transizioni di leadership, con Ryan Swed promosso a Responsabile delle Operazioni Dirette negli Stati Uniti e Erin Sheckler promossa a Responsabile dei Servizi Commerciali Nazionali nell'aprile 2023. Inoltre, Marco Polsinelli supervisionerà ora le Operazioni Internazionali continuando a guidare le Operazioni Canadesi. Il pensionamento di Lessack segna la fine dei suoi oltre 35 anni di esperienza nel settore, lasciando un team ben posizionato per una continua crescita e successo.

Stewart Information Services (NYSE:STC) ha anunciado la jubilación planificada de Steve Lessack, Presidente del Grupo, efectiva a finales de año. Lessack, quien se unió a Stewart en 1995 y ha ocupado el cargo de Presidente del Grupo desde 2019, ha sido fundamental en la dirección de las Operaciones Directas de la empresa, los Servicios Comerciales Nacionales y las Operaciones Internacionales. El CEO Fred Eppinger elogió las contribuciones de Lessack, destacando su papel en la atracción de talento de primer nivel y en el fortalecimiento de Stewart en estas líneas de negocio.

La empresa ya ha realizado transiciones de liderazgo, con Ryan Swed promovido a Jefe de Operaciones Directas en EE. UU. y Erin Sheckler promovida a Jefa de Servicios Comerciales Nacionales en abril de 2023. Además, Marco Polsinelli ahora supervisará las Operaciones Internacionales, mientras continúa liderando las Operaciones Canadienses. La jubilación de Lessack marca el final de sus más de 35 años de experiencia en la industria, dejando atrás un equipo bien posicionado para un crecimiento y éxito continuos.

Stewart Information Services (NYSE:STC)는 스티브 레삭(Steve Lessack) 그룹 사장의 정년퇴임을 연말로 계획하고 있다고 발표했습니다. 레삭은 1995년 스튜어트에 합류했으며 2019년부터 그룹 사장으로 재직하였고, 회사의 직접 운영, 국가 상업 서비스 및 국제 운영을 이끌어내는 데 중요한 역할을 했습니다. CEO 프레드 에핑거는 레삭의 기여를 높이 평가하며, 최고의 인재를 유치하고 스튜어트를 이 비즈니스 라인들에서 강화하는 데 그의 역할을 강조했습니다.

회사는 이미 리더십 전환을 이뤘고, 라이언 스웻(Ryan Swed)이 미국 직접 운영 책임자로 승진했으며 에린 쉑클러(Erin Sheckler)가 국가 상업 서비스 책임자로 승진했습니다. 또한, 마르코 폴시넬리(Marco Polsinelli)가 국제 운영을 감독할 것이며, 캐나다 운영을 계속 이끌고 있습니다. 레삭의 퇴임은 35년 이상의 산업 경험의 끝을 의미하며, 지속적인 성장과 성공을 위해 잘 자리 잡은 팀을 남겼습니다.

Stewart Information Services (NYSE:STC) a annoncé la retraite prévue de Steve Lessack, Président du Groupe, effective à la fin de l'année. Lessack, qui a rejoint Stewart en 1995 et a été Président du Groupe depuis 2019, a joué un rôle clé dans la direction des opérations directes de l'entreprise, des services commerciaux nationaux et des opérations internationales. Le PDG Fred Eppinger a salué les contributions de Lessack, en soulignant son rôle dans l'attraction de talents de premier plan et le renforcement de Stewart dans ces lignes d'affaires.

L'entreprise a déjà réalisé des transitions de direction, avec Ryan Swed promu Responsable des Opérations Directes aux États-Unis et Erin Sheckler promue Responsable des Services Commerciaux Nationaux en avril 2023. En outre, Marco Polsinelli supervisera désormais les Opérations Internationales tout en continuant à diriger les Opérations Canadiennes. La retraite de Lessack marque la fin de ses plus de 35 ans d'expertise dans l'industrie, laissant une équipe bien positionnée pour une croissance et un succès continu.

Stewart Information Services (NYSE:STC) hat die geplante Pensionierung von Steve Lessack, Gruppenpräsident, zum Ende des Jahres angekündigt. Lessack, der 1995 zu Stewart kam und seit 2019 als Gruppenpräsident tätig ist, war entscheidend in der Führung des Unternehmens im Bereich Direkte Operationen, Nationale Commercial Services und Internationale Operationen. CEO Fred Eppinger lobte Lessacks Beiträge und hob seine Rolle bei der Gewinnung von Top-Talenten sowie der Stärkung von Stewart in diesen Geschäftsfeldern hervor.

Das Unternehmen hat bereits Führungswechsel vollzogen, mit Ryan Swed, der zum Leiter der US-Direktoperationen befördert wurde und Erin Sheckler, die zur Leiterin der Nationalen Commercial Services befördert wurde im April 2023. Darüber hinaus wird Marco Polsinelli nun die Internationalen Operationen überwachen, während er weiterhin die kanadischen Operationen leitet. Lessacks Pensionierung markiert das Ende seiner über 35-jährigen Erfahrung in der Branche und hinterlässt ein Team, das gut positioniert ist für weiteres Wachstum und Erfolg.

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  • Smooth leadership transition with experienced internal promotions
  • Strengthened business lines under Lessack's guidance
  • Well-positioned team for continued growth and success
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  • Loss of 35-plus years of industry expertise with Lessack's retirement

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE:STC) today announced the planned retirement of Steve Lessack, Group President, effective at the end of the year. Lessack joined Stewart in 1995, serving as Group President since 2019.

“When I joined Stewart in 2019, I asked Steve to stay on to lead our Direct Operations, National Commercial Services and International Operations,” said Fred Eppinger, Stewart CEO. “Over the past five years I have leaned on Steve’s experience as he has been a steady and reliable cornerstone to our largest revenue generating operations. Under his guidance and leadership, we have brought in top-tier talent to help lead each of these endeavors, strengthening Stewart across these business lines.”

In April of 2023, Stewart announced that Ryan Swed had been promoted to the role of Head of U.S. Direct Operations, taking over the company’s largest business operation, and Erin Sheckler had been promoted to the role of Head of National Commercial Services, both reporting up through Lessack.

“Ryan and Erin have done a tremendous job leading this past year and a half, especially in this difficult market, and on the international side, Marco Polsinelli will now oversee International Operations while continuing to lead our Canadian Operations,” continued Eppinger. “Steve was the driving force behind opening Stewart’s Canadian Operations in 1997 and responsible for our successful expansion outside of the U.S. We will miss Steve’s leadership and 35-plus years of expertise, but he has put in place a team that is highly regarded in our industry and well-positioned for continued growth and success.”

About Stewart

Stewart (NYSE-STC) is a global real estate services company, offering products and services through our direct operations, network of Stewart Trusted Providers™ and family of companies. From residential and commercial title insurance and closing and settlement services to specialized offerings for the mortgage industry, we offer the comprehensive service, deep expertise and solutions our customers need for any real estate transaction. At Stewart, we are dedicated to becoming the premier title services company and we are committed to doing so by partnering with our customers to create mutual success. Learn more at stewart.com.

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John Chattaway, Stewart Media Relations

(713) 625-8180; mediarelations@stewart.com

Source: Stewart Information Services Corporation

FAQ

When is Steve Lessack retiring from Stewart Information Services (NYSE:STC)?

Steve Lessack, Group President of Stewart Information Services (NYSE:STC), is retiring effective at the end of the year.

Who will be taking over Steve Lessack's responsibilities at Stewart (NYSE:STC)?

Ryan Swed has been promoted to Head of U.S. Direct Operations, Erin Sheckler to Head of National Commercial Services, and Marco Polsinelli will oversee International Operations while continuing to lead Canadian Operations at Stewart (NYSE:STC).

What major contributions did Steve Lessack make to Stewart (NYSE:STC) during his tenure?

Steve Lessack was instrumental in opening Stewart's Canadian Operations in 1997, led the company's expansion outside the U.S., and strengthened Stewart's Direct Operations, National Commercial Services, and International Operations during his tenure.

How long has Steve Lessack been with Stewart Information Services (NYSE:STC)?

Steve Lessack joined Stewart Information Services (NYSE:STC) in 1995 and has been with the company for over 28 years, serving as Group President since 2019.

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