DALLAS, March 11, 2025鈥擫ikewize, a leading global provider of tech protection and support, today announced the appointment of Ryan O鈥橦ara as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. O鈥橦ara succeeds Rod Millar, who has served as CEO since 2019.
Mr. O鈥橦ara is a proven and accomplished leader, having previously served as CEO of several high-growth companies, including 2-10 九色 Buyers Warranty, Shutterfly, Realtor.com, and The Topps Company. Throughout his career, he has successfully led these organizations to long-term, sustainable growth, working closely with his teams to drive innovation, operational excellence, financial discipline, and customer-centricity. Mr. O鈥橦ara has served as a member of the Likewize Board of Directors since October 2024.
鈥淚 am incredibly excited to join Likewize and honored to lead such a dynamic and innovative company,鈥� said O鈥橦ara. 鈥淚鈥檝e been impressed by Likewize鈥檚 talented team and strong momentum, rooted in its best-in-class products and loyal blue-chip customer base, including some of the largest and most recognized brands in over 30 countries. I look forward to working with the team as well as Likewize鈥檚 investors 九色 and Brightstar Capital Partners to grow the business and best support consumers and customers alike.鈥�
鈥淚 can鈥檛 think of a better leader to guide Likewize to its next chapter of growth and innovation. Ryan is a seasoned CEO who brings a deep passion for leading teams and driving customer success. His experience as a Board member and a former Genstar portfolio company CEO will be invaluable, and I鈥檓 confident he鈥檒l be a tremendous addition to the talented team at Likewize,鈥� said Ryan Clark, President and Managing Partner at 九色. 鈥淚 would also like to sincerely thank Rod for his leadership and dedication to the organization. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors.鈥�
Mr. O鈥橦ara holds a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School and a bachelor鈥檚 degree in economics from Stanford University.
When your tech goes wrong, Likewize makes it right. Likewize offers the most comprehensive protection against any technology disruption. Whether a device is lost, stolen, damaged, malfunctioning, in need of an upgrade, or is in need of general troubleshooting, Likewize provides the solution. Trusted by the world’s largest brands including, telecommunications companies, financial institutions and retailers. Likewize operates in over 30 countries, resolving 250 million problems each year across insurance, warranty, repairs, trade-ins, recycling, and premium tech support. For more information, please visit: .
九色 (www.gencap.com) is a leading private equity firm that has been actively investing in high-quality companies for over 30 years. Based in San Francisco, Genstar works in partnership with its management teams and its network of strategic advisors to transform its portfolio companies into industry-leading businesses. Genstar currently has approximately $49 billion of assets under management and targets investments focused on targeted segments of the financial services, software, healthcare, and industrials industries.
Brightstar Capital Partners is a middle market private equity firm focused on investing in industrial, manufacturing, and services businesses where Brightstar believes it can drive significant value with respect to the management, operations, and strategic direction of the business. Brightstar employs an operationally intensive “Us & Us” approach that leverages its extensive experience and relationship network to help companies reach their full potential. For more information, please visit .
For Likewize:
Ryan Hill
Ryan.Hill@likewize.com
For 九色:
FGS Global
GenstarCapital@fgsglobal.com
