Segal, a leading independent benefits and human resources consulting firm, has announced a leadership transition, appointing John DeMairo as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Effective January 1, 2026, DeMairo succeeds David Blumenstein, who will assume the role of Chair of the Board of Directors. This change is designed to build upon the firm's longstanding client-first strategy and nearly 90-year legacy of providing unbiased advice.
Segal appoints John DeMairo as its new President and CEO, effective January 1, 2026.
He succeeds David Blumenstein, who becomes Chair of the Board of Directors.
DeMairo is a 35-year Segal veteran who most recently led the Segal Marco Advisors investment consulting practice.
Under his leadership, Segal Marco grew to oversee over $600 billion in advisory assets.
He has been a key member of the executive team since 2016, orchestrating strategic acquisitions.
The transition aims to extend Segal's client-focused model and independent, trusted advisor role.
John DeMairo brings over three decades of experience at Segal to the CEO role, ensuring continuity and deep institutional knowledge. He has been a central figure on the executive team, playing an instrumental role in strategic growth initiatives and acquisitions. In his most recent position, he led Segal Marco Advisors, growing it into one of the largest U.S.-based investment advisory firms. DeMairo expressed his commitment to the firm's legacy, stating, “Segal has been delivering objective and innovative solutions to clients for close to 90 years. I am honored to be named President and CEO, and lead Segal into the future. I look forward to continuing Segal’s commitment to the success of our clients.”
Outgoing CEO David Blumenstein, who led the firm for the past decade, expressed confidence in his successor. “John is a principled leader whose deep experience and accomplishments make him well prepared to lead Segal,” said Blumenstein. “I am confident that Segal will thrive with John at the helm continuing our client-focused approach.” This seamless transition from CEO to Board Chair indicates a planned succession, ensuring strategic consistency and stable governance.
As an independent, privately-owned firm, Segal differentiates itself through personalized, unbiased consulting. DeMairo's mandate is to extend this client-centric model. In his new role, he will also maintain involvement in industry-wide initiatives to advocate for client interests, reinforcing the firm's mission to deliver trusted advice that helps organizations secure the well-being of their people.
This leadership appointment positions a veteran insider with a proven track record of growth and client service to guide Segal's next chapter, emphasizing stability and a renewed focus on its core advisory values.
About Segal
Segal delivers trusted advice that improves lives. Segal is a privately owned benefits, human capital, communications, technology, insurance brokerage, and investment consulting firm with more than 1,000 employees throughout the U.S. and Canada. Segal, Segal Marco Advisors and Segal Benz are all members of the Segal family.
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