Veteran leader Ryan O’Hara has been appointed chief executive of Southlake-based global tech protection and support provider Likewize, succeeding Rod Millar, who has served as CEO since 2019.
The move follows a majority investment in Likewize in October by Genstar Capital.
“I can’t think of a better leader to guide Likewize to its next chapter of growth and innovation,” Ryan Clark, president and managing partner at Genstar Capital, said in a statement. “Ryan is a seasoned CEO who brings a deep passion for leading teams and driving customer success. His experience as a board member and a former Genstar portfolio company CEO will be invaluable, and I’m confident he’ll be a tremendous addition to the talented team at Likewize.”
“I would also like to sincerely thank Rod for his leadership and dedication to the organization,” Clark added. “We wish him all the best in his future endeavors.”
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The company said that O’Hara is a proven leader, having previously served as CEO of several high-growth companies, including 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty, Shutterfly, Realtor.com, and The Topps Co.
Likewize said that throughout his career, O’Hara has successfully led organizations to long-term, sustainable growth, working closely with his teams to drive innovation, operational excellence, financial discipline, and customer-centricity.
O’Hara has served as a member of the Likewize board of directors since October.
“I’m incredibly excited to join Likewize and honored to lead such a dynamic and innovative company,” O’Hara said in a statement. “I’ve been impressed by Likewize’s talented team and strong momentum, rooted in its best-in-class products and loyal blue-chip customer base, including some of the largest and most recognized brands in over 30 countries. I look forward to working with the team as well as Likewize’s investors Genstar Capital and Brightstar Capital Partners to grow the business and best support consumers and customers alike.”
Likewize said its services are trusted by the world’s largest brands, including telecommunications companies, financial institutions, and retailers. It operates in more than 30 countries, resolving 250 million problems each year across insurance, warranty, repairs, trade-ins, recycling, and premium tech support.
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