US EditionMarkel Group announces leadership appointments
Simon Wilson and Andrew Crowley take on executive vice president roles to strengthen leadership and align operations after COO Mike Heaton's departure, CEO Tom Gayner said.
- On Feb. 23, 2026, Markel Group Inc. announced that Simon Wilson and Andrew Crowley were named Executive Vice Presidents while retaining their current roles, and promoted Amy McCann to Chief Administrative Officer, with all changes effective immediately.
- Given the businesses' operational independence, Markel's leadership teams operate with a high degree of independence, prompting group‑level roles to strengthen alignment across Markel Group and Markel Insurance.
- Company statements note these appointments reflect ongoing evolution and the drive to simplify the Markel Group structure, with Wilson and Crowley focused on serving their core markets.
- Following the appointments, Amy McCann will work closely with Gayner, and both new Executive VPs will report to Tom Gayner, CEO, Markel Group, said Gayner.
- Markel Group is a diverse family of companies spanning insurance to bakery equipment, building supplies and houseplants, and the company said decades of underwriting support long‑term durability.
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Markel Group announces leadership appointments
RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL) announced today the appointments of Simon Wilson, CEO of Markel Insurance, and Andrew Crowley, President of Markel Ventures, as Executive Vice Presidents of Markel Group, in addition to…
Markel Group announces leadership appointments - CanadianSME Small Business Magazine
Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL) announced today the appointments of Simon Wilson, CEO of Markel Insurance, and Andrew Crowley, President of Markel Ventures, as Executive Vice Presidents of Markel Group, in addition to their current responsibilities. Wilson and Crowley oversee Markel Group’s insurance and non‑insurance businesses, respectively, and their appointments highlight the critical role each plays in advancing the company’s strategic and op…
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