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Brown & Brown Appoints Executive
The new chief revenue officer joins the company from one of its partner firms and is an industry thought leader in participation programs.

Brown & Brown Dealer Services said its hire of Sands adds industry experience to support growth and alternative market strategies
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- Brown & Brown has appointed a new chief revenue officer.
- The new executive joins the company from one of its partner firms.
- The appointee is recognized as an industry thought leader in participation programs.
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Mike Neal, president of Brown & Brown Dealer Services, and Bill Kelly, president of administration services, announced the appointment of Todd Sands as chief revenue officer and vice president of alternative markets.
“We are pleased to welcome Todd to the team,” Neal said. “We have known him for many years through one of our partners and value his work ethic and experience.”
Kelly added, “Todd brings a strong customer-focused approach, and we look forward to his contributions.”
Industry Experience
Sands brings more than 25 years of experience in the industry, including leadership roles in sales teams and participation programs.
“I’m honored to join BBDS and work with the team,” Sands said. “I look forward to supporting the organization’s ongoing efforts.”
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The new executive is the chief revenue officer, who joins from one of the company's partner firms.
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