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Hagerty Appoints Amazon Veteran Sean McMullan To Spearhead Digital Marketplace Growth
Hagerty, Inc., a prominent automotive enthusiast brand and specialty vehicle insurance provider, has appointed Sean McMullan as its new Senior Vice President of Digital Marketplace and Valuation. McMullan, an Amazon veteran, will assume his role on August 26, 2024. His primary responsibility will be to drive the profitable growth of Hagerty’s Digital Marketplace business and enhance the company's digital product offerings for members.
McMullan's role will involve overseeing Hagerty’s Digital Marketplace, a trusted platform for buying and selling collectible cars online. He will also work on integrating and improving Hagerty’s digital products, including the popular Hagerty Valuation Tool. "We are excited to welcome Sean to Hagerty," 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."
Before joining Hagerty, McMullan spent nearly 20 years at Amazon in various leadership roles. Most recently, he served as Director of Artist Services for Amazon Music. In this position, he launched the Amazon Music for Artists app, spearheaded their entry into livestreaming, and built their artist merchandise business by partnering with top music names.
McMullan also led Amazon Music’s international expansion into 50 countries and launched Amazon Fresh in the UK and Germany. Earlier in his career at Amazon, he was responsible for building digital retail businesses and products, including overseeing the Toys category in the U.S. His extensive experience in these areas is expected to benefit Hagerty significantly.
"Joining Hagerty is a dream job for me," McMullan said. "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." He added that Hagerty’s creative approach to engaging members and enthusiasts resonates deeply with him.
About Hagerty
Hagerty is dedicated to preserving driving culture for future generations. The company offers specialty vehicle insurance, expert car valuation data and insights, live and digital car auction services, immersive events, and automotive entertainment tailored for car enthusiasts. With operations in Canada and the UK as well, Hagerty boasts a community of over 830,000 members through its Drivers Club.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements reflect current intentions or beliefs regarding the business but are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated.
Factors that could cause such differences include our ability to recognize anticipated benefits from this appointment or compete effectively within our industry. For more detailed information on these risks, refer to our Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 24, 2022.
The company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement except as required by law.
For further information about Hagerty or to connect with us on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn, please visit www.hagerty.com.
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