BroadStreet Appoints John J. Brennan as Board Chair

COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BroadStreet Partners (“BroadStreet”) a leading North American insurance brokerage company, today announced the appointment of John J. “Jack” Brennan as Board Chair, effective immediately.

Jack Brennan joins BroadStreet as Board Chair. Mr. Brennan was the Chief Executive Officer of Vanguard for 12 years and served as chairman of the board for 11 years. Mr. Brennan has been a member of many corporate, non-profit and regulatory boards, including American Express and Guardian Life Insurance Company, where he currently serves as the lead director; the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), where he served 15 years, including a period as its Chairman; the University of Notre Dame, where he was previously chairman for the board of trustees; and Rockefeller Capital Management.

This appointment reflects BroadStreet’s commitment to the highest standards of governance. The appointment comes as the organization continues to advance against its long-term growth plans and mission to be the preferred home for premier insurance agencies in North America. As part of the growth objectives, BroadStreet is deepening its investments in technology and digital transformation—including implementing AI and data-driven solutions to drive long-term value creation—to improve agency performance for its Core Agency Partners and further strengthen its platform across North America. As well, BroadStreet continues its market-leading M&A pace while pursuing durable growth through both organic and inorganic opportunities.

“I am pleased to be joining as Board Chair at BroadStreet, a company with a deep commitment to driving growth through innovation and outstanding service. I look forward to contributing as the organization continues to cement its leadership position in the insurance brokerage space,” said Jack Brennan, Board Chair, BroadStreet.

“Being able to attract a Board Chair of Jack’s caliber is a testament to the growth trajectory of our organization. Jack brings decades of experience at the highest levels of finance and corporate stewardship and, with his extensive leadership experience, is well positioned to lead the board in its oversight duties,” said Mike O’Connor, CEO of BroadStreet.

“Jack's leadership experience — building great organizations, navigating complex financial services environments, and governing at the highest levels — is exactly what BroadStreet needs as we enter our next chapter of growth. I look forward to his partnership and stewardship, and I remain fully committed to our Core Partners, our co-ownership culture, and the mission we have built together over more than two decades,” said Rick Miley, Founder and Executive Director of BroadStreet.

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About BroadStreet Partners

BroadStreet Partners is an insurance brokerage company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. The Company invests in select, entrepreneurial, high-performing independent agencies looking for capital support and partnership. With 30 Core Agency Partners, BroadStreet provides ownership opportunities for more than 800 agency professionals across the U.S. and Canada. The company is a top North American private brokerage firm according to Insurance Journal's 2024 Top Property/Casualty Agencies. www.broadstreetcorp.com