Acrisure Names Two New C-Suite Execs
Michigan-based fintech and insurance company Acrisure appointed Mark Wassersug as Chief Technology Officer and Shawn Pelsinger as Chief Administrative Officer, effective this month.
“As Acrisure enters its next phase of growth, Mark and Shawn bring extensive experience with scaled financial technology companies,” said Greg Williams, Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Acrisure. “Their expertise will be key as we expand our global technology platform and build a differentiated business.”
Wassersug will lead Acrisure’s information technology initiatives and support Acrisure’s continued advancement as a global fintech leader.
He most recently served as COO of Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), where he spent 22 years working his way to the top.
He holds a bachelor’s degree from Lehigh University and an MBA from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School.
“Acrisure’s rapid transformation from an insurance brokerage platform to a global fintech powerhouse is remarkable,” said Wassersug. “Acrisure’s focus on AI, client-centric approach, and growth potential made this an easy decision. I’m excited to contribute to their continued success.”
Pelsinger will spearhead Acrisure’s legal, human resources, and regulatory functions, as well as assist the business development teams.
He previously worked at Palantir Technologies, where he served as Global Head of Corporate Development. In that role, he collaborated across diverse sectors such as insurance, financial services, blockchain, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, aviation, telecommunications, and space exploration.
“I’ve been impressed with how Acrisure has transformed both their brand, and the way they’ve evolved their technology and AI capabilities to better service clients across the board,” said Pelsinger. “I look forward to working with Mark, and joining Greg, John and the exceptional team at Acrisure.”
Before Palantir, Pelsinger was a corporate lawyer at A&O Shearman.
He holds a bachelor’s degree from Pennsylvania State University, a J.D. and LL.M. from New York University School of Law and is an adjunct professor at Columbia Law School, teaching Technology and Venture Capital Law.
Both Wassersug and Pelsinger will report to Greg Williams, Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Acrisure.
Acrisure is a global financial company offering mortgage, insurance, payroll, benefits, and cybersecurity services around the world. It employs more than 17,000 people in 21 countries.