TRAVERSE CITY, Mich.,
Aug. 1,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hagerty, Inc., (NYSE: HGTY) an
automotive enthusiast brand and leading specialty vehicle insurance
provider, has named Sean McMullan,
Amazon veteran and intrapreneur, as its new Senior Vice President
of Digital Marketplace and Valuation, effective August 26, 2024.
In this newly created role, McMullan's focus will be
driving the profitable growth of Hagerty's Digital Marketplace
business - the most trusted platform for members, car enthusiasts
and dealers to buy and sell collectible cars online - while further
enhancing and integrating Hagerty's digital product offerings for
members, including the widely popular Hagerty Valuation
Tool.
"We are excited to welcome Sean to Hagerty, as he brings an
innovative and entrepreneurial mindset to the team," said
McKeel Hagerty, CEO and Chairman of
Hagerty. "His deep experience in digital marketplaces and
e-commerce will help us scale these critical elements of our
business and drive future growth and profitability, resulting in an
enjoyable buying and selling experience for auto enthusiasts."
Prior to joining Hagerty, McMullan spent nearly two decades at
Amazon in various leadership roles in the
United States and abroad. Most recently he served as
Director of Artist Services for Amazon Music where he launched the
Amazon Music for Artists app, spearheaded their entry into the
livestreaming space and built their artist merchandise business by
partnering with some of the biggest names in music. Prior to this
role, he led Amazon Music's international expansion into 50
countries and launched Amazon Fresh in the United Kingdom and Germany. He spent the first phase of his
career building digital retail businesses and products, including
overseeing the Toys category in the U.S.
"Joining Hagerty is a dream job for me, given my personal
passion for cars. Not only is Hagerty a leader in the collectible
car market, but their digital marketplace also represents one of
the company's biggest growth opportunities," McMullan said.
"Additionally, Hagerty's creative approach to engaging members and
enthusiasts resonates with me deeply."
About Hagerty, Inc. (NYSE: HGTY)
Hagerty is an automotive enthusiast brand committed to saving
driving and to fueling car culture for future generations. The
company is a leading provider of specialty vehicle insurance,
expert car valuation data and insights, live and digital car
auction services, immersive events and automotive entertainment
custom made for the 67 million Americans who self-describe as car
enthusiasts. Hagerty also operates in Canada and the U.K. and is home to Hagerty
Drivers Club, a community of over 830,000 who can't get enough of
cars. For more information, please
visit www.hagerty.com or connect with us
on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements reflect
our current intentions, expectations, or beliefs regarding the
business. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future,
they are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that are
difficult to predict and may be outside of our control. Some of the
factors that may cause our actual results to differ materially from
those contemplated by our forward-looking statements include: (i)
our ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the subject of
this press release; (ii) our ability to compete effectively within
our industry and attract and retain members; and (iii) the other
risks and uncertainties listed in our Form 10-K filed with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on March 24, 2022. This press release should be read
in conjunction with the information included in our other press
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fully understand our reported financial results and our business
outlook for future periods. We do not undertake any obligation to
publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as
a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise,
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