Kristen Ankerbrandt is Brightway Insurance’s new chief financial officer, the company announced Aug. 28.
“We are proud to welcome Kristen to Brightway during this time of rapid growth. As we continue to invest in our technology platform and expand our geographic footprint organically and through acquisitions, Kristen’s leadership and experience will be instrumental,” Brightway CEO Nick Clements said in a news release.
Brightway said Ankerbrandt was CFO of Compass Real Estate. Before Compass, she led technology investments for The Carlyle Group’s U.S. Buyout Fund and worked at Goldman Sachs in the investment banking division.
She has an undergraduate degree in economics from Columbia University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
“Brightway is revolutionizing insurance distribution – empowering agents and consumers with technology while also recognizing the importance of the agent’s expertise in crafting a comprehensive coverage plan. Throughout my career, I have been focused on helping entrepreneurs drive exceptional growth and I look forward to doing the same for Brightway’s agents,” Ankerbrandt said in the release.
Founded in 2008 in Jacksonville, Brithway says it has more than 300 franchise locations in 35 states and more than $1.4 billion in annual premiums.
The company recently moved into its new headquarters at 5011 Gate Parkway in South Jacksonville.