Brown & Brown Inc. announced that Eileen Akerson has been formally appointed chief legal officer, effective immediately, and will join the Brown & Brown senior leadership team. After serving in this role in an interim capacity since January 2026, Akerson will lead legal, regulatory, compliance and enterprise risk management efforts across the organization, Brown & Brown said.
“Eileen has been a trusted leader and advisor at Brown & Brown, and her appointment as chief legal officer reflects both her deep experience and the high level of confidence we have in her,” said Powell Brown, president and chief executive officer. “She worked closely with Rob Mathis as he strengthened and expanded our legal organization, and she brings a steady hand, strong judgment, and a deep understanding of our culture as she builds on that foundation and supports our continued growth.”
“I’m excited to step into this role and continue the important work of a legal function that is deeply connected to the business,” Akerson said. “Rob Mathis was a trusted colleague and friend, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue guiding the work he and the broader team have been doing to support our growing business. I am proud to lead such a strong team of legal professionals as we look ahead to the future.”
Before taking on the interim chief legal officer role, Akerson served as chief risk, regulatory and compliance counsel for Brown & Brown. She previously spent more than 20 years at KBR Inc., in various legal leadership roles, including serving as executive vice president and general counsel until 2021.
