EverQuote Mourns Sudden Passing of Co-Founder & CEO Seth Birnbaum
November 29 2020 - 3:52PM
EverQuote, Inc. (Nasdaq: EVER), today issued the following
statement: “It is with immeasurable sadness that we announce that
Seth Birnbaum, Co-Founder and CEO, unexpectedly and peacefully
passed away yesterday at his home. Seth was a sincere and deeply
caring husband, father, friend and colleague. The entire EverQuote
team mourns his tragic passing. On behalf of our Board of
Directors, management team and employees, we extend our deepest
sympathies to Seth’s family. Seth was a genuine, dynamic leader
whose remarkable passion, vision and tenacity attracted the
world-class team we have in place today, which serves as the
foundation for EverQuote’s success. We will be forever grateful for
his entrepreneurial spirit and the welcoming and caring environment
he cultivated.“
The Board of Directors implemented the company’s succession plan
and appointed Jayme Mendal, the company’s President, as its Chief
Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors. Mr.
Mendal joined EverQuote in 2017 and previously served as our Chief
Operating Officer and before that as Chief Revenue Officer. David
Blundin will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board of
Directors.
Mr. Blundin issued the following statement on behalf of the
Board: "We have experienced a great loss at EverQuote, and we are
heartbroken by Seth’s passing. We are confident that Jayme and the
rest of the EverQuote leadership team will continue to successfully
drive forward in executing on the company’s mission. Seth was a
visionary leader, thoughtful colleague and dear friend of many. We
honor his numerous contributions and will miss him immensely.”
About EverQuote
EverQuote operates a leading online insurance marketplace,
connecting consumers with insurance providers. The company's
mission is to empower insurance shoppers to better protect life's
most important assets—their family, property, and future. Our
vision is to use data and technology to make insurance simpler,
more affordable and personalized ultimately reducing cost and
risk.
For more information, visit everquote.com and follow on Twitter
@everquotelife, Instagram @everquotepics, and LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/everquote/.
Investor Relations Contact:Brinlea JohnsonThe
Blueshirt Group212-331-8424Brinlea@blueshirtgroup.com
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