Building Culture and Scaling Your Business

Powell Brown, CPCU
President & Chief Executive Officer, Brown & Brown, Inc.

Powell Brown was named president and CEO by the board of directors in July 2009. Since that time, Brown & Brown’s market cap and dedicated team have grown exponentially.

Powell’s unwavering focus on strategic expansion, efficient operations, innovation and teammate engagement sets the course for Brown & Brown’s success across the U.S. and select global markets. During his tenure with the company, which began in 1995, Powell has held multiple leadership positions across Brown & Brown’s business segments.

Powell holds the professional designation of Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU). He is a graduate of the University of Florida and holds an MBA from Duke University. He currently sits on the board of directors for the WestRock Company, an international paper and package company, and serves on the compensation committee and the nominating and corporate governance committee. He also serves on the board for Camp Boggy Creek, a nonprofit camp for chronically ill children, and as a member of the board of trustees of The Institutes, a leading provider of risk management and insurance education and resources.

Powell resides in Florida with his wife and four children. In his personal time, he enjoys cycling, snow skiing, yoga and reading.

3:30 PM  |  Doors open; free parking available

4:00 – 5:00 PM  |  Presentation and Q&A

5:00 – 6:00 PM  |  Social Hour (appetizers and drinks)