Markel CEO Tom Gayner adds chairman role as Steve Markel retires

PUBT · 1d ago
Markel CEO Tom Gayner adds chairman role as Steve Markel retires
  • Markel named CEO Tom Gayner chairman, succeeding Steve Markel, who will retire as chairman and exit the board at the 2027 meeting.
  • Simon Wilson promoted to co-president, taking on CEO of Markel Insurance; he previously served as executive vice president.
  • Andrew Crowley promoted to co-president, taking on CEO of Markel Ventures; he previously served as executive vice president.
  • Board created a leadership council comprising the lead independent director, chairman and CEO, and the two co-presidents.


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