Everest Group (EG) announced that Jim Williamson, Executive Vice President and Group Chief Operating Officer, has been named Acting CEO, and accordingly has joined Everest’s Board of Directors, both with immediate effect. Juan C. Andrade, who has served as President and CEO since 2020, has stepped down from his role to pursue a new position as CEO of a prominent financial services firm. “The Board of Directors has great confidence in Jim and is pleased to have appointed him to take the helm at Everest,” said Chairman of the Board Joseph Taranto. “His appointment is consistent with the Board’s succession planning process, and we believe that his deep experience spanning insurance and reinsurance sectors, functional areas and geography will deliver value for stakeholders and position Everest well for the future. Jim will continue to partner with an experienced and talented group of senior colleagues, including CFO Mark Kociancic, to achieve Everest’s long term strategic goals. In addition, we wish Juan well in his new position.”
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