The company was formerly known as Consumer United
The on-line independent auto insurance agency, Goji, has welcomed Steve Kezirian as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Kezirian will succeed interim CEO James Ermilio, who will has transitioned back to his Chief Insurance Officer and Board Director roles. While not currently functioning in the Massachusetts insurance marketplace, the seven year old company which is based in Boston touts itself as the country’s largest online, independent auto insurance agency. With the appointment of Mr. Kezirian the company is planning to expand the company’s reach in offering on-line auto insurance.
“The Goji team is transforming how consumers shop for car insurance by making the process faster, easier and more transparent. Our goal is to make buying car insurance hassle-free,” said Justin Dangel, Goji’s founder and Chairman. “Steve’s proven leadership in the customer service industry and extensive background in call center management will help us deliver the best possible experience for our customers as we continue to grow. He has the management skills, operational discipline and passion necessary to achieve our mission for consumers.”
Prior to joining Goji, Mr. Kezirian was most recently the Chief Executive Officer of IBEX Global Solutions, a provider of outsourced contact center solutions focusing on complex, technology-intensive applications. As CEO, Mr. Kezirian’s responsibilities include overseeing the company’s total operations and more than 12,000 employees dispersed in 23 locations in six different countries. In addition to his role as CEO at IBEX Global Solutions, Mr. Kezirian has held executive roles in a number of other companies including Cg Technology, Sprint and Tickets.com. A cum laude graduate of Harvard College, Mr. Kezirian also holds an MBA from the Harvard Business School. In commenting on his appointment as CEO, Mr. Kezirian noted the unique opportunity that Goji presented to him.
“Its foundation and culture of innovation and analytics set Goji apart in the industry. The opportunity to lead the Goji team as we scale the business and deepen our partnerships with the carriers was an opportunity I could not pass up,” said Kezirian. “I look forward to working with the leadership team to build upon Goji’s early successes and lead the charge into the next era of auto insurance.”
More about Goji
Originally established as Consumer United, Goji has been in operation as an online independent insurance agency for the last seven years and is backed by Five Elms Capital, Spark Capital, Thayer St. Partners and Village Ventures. According to the company, Goji’s goal is to provide “…a quick and easy way for drivers to compare carrier, policy and pricing options.” The company currently provides real time quotes from over 16 carriers including Progressive, assurance, Safeco, Travelers, 21st Century, Mercury, Dairyland and Plymouth Rock.
