Bennie, a leading employee benefits broker, has announced Brett Davis as its new Chief Executive Officer, with former CEO Matt Straz transitioning to Chairman of the Board. Davis, previously the Chief Revenue Officer, brings extensive experience and a proven track record of driving Bennie’s growth, positioning the company for continued success in transforming workplace benefits.
Brett Davis promoted to CEO, succeeding Matt Straz at Bennie.
Matt Straz transitions to Chairman of the Board.
Davis led Bennie to 3x faster growth than top benefits brokers.
Bennie ranks among Top 100 Employee Benefits Brokers in the U.S.
Davis’s 10 years at Cigna and HR tech expertise fuel leadership.
Focus remains on accessible, modern benefits for healthier workplaces.
Bennie’s leadership shift leverages Davis’s six-year tenure as Chief Revenue Officer, during which he drove the company to become the fastest organically growing health insurance brokerage. “It is an absolute pleasure to announce that Brett Davis has been promoted to CEO of Bennie. Over the past six years, Brett has led revenue for Bennie, creating the fastest organically growing health insurance brokerage over that time,” says Matt Straz. Straz’s move to Chairman ensures continuity, with his strategic oversight guiding Bennie’s mission.
With a decade at Cigna and advisory roles at multiple HR tech firms, Davis brings deep industry knowledge to his new role. “I’m incredibly excited and honored to step into the CEO role. The opportunity to lead our amazing team into this next phase fills me with a great deal of enthusiasm as we work to bring Bennie to even more employers and their employees,” says Brett Davis. His leadership has propelled Bennie to a Top 100 Employee Benefits Broker ranking, with growth three times faster than industry leaders.
Bennie’s platform, including its user-friendly app and consulting services, simplifies benefits management for employers and employees across all 50 states. “We’ve partnered closely with Brett for the past six years as Bennie has continued to scale. He’s been instrumental in building the business into one of our high-performing portfolio companies,” says Mike Dodd, General Partner at Silverton Partners. The transition reinforces Bennie’s dedication to delivering cost-effective, modern benefits solutions.
Bennie’s leadership change signals a new chapter while maintaining its mission to create healthier workplaces. With Davis at the helm and Straz as Chairman, the company is poised to expand its innovative approach to employee benefits, enhancing accessibility and value for organizations nationwide.
Bennie is a benefits broker that provides a modern, cost-effective approach to employee benefits with its user-friendly app and world-class consulting services. As a licensed broker in all 50 states, Bennie offers dedicated benefits support and personalized benefits programs to hundreds of growing organizations across the nation.
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