WESTLAKE, Texas, June  15, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Goosehead Insurance, Inc. (&#34;Goosehead&#34; or the &#34;Company&#34;) (NASDAQ:GSHD), a rapidly growing, independent personal lines insurance agency, today announced the appointment

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Goosehead Insurance, Inc. Names Eben Hewitt as Chief Technology Officer

Goosehead Names Eben Hewitt as CTO to Accelerate AI and Digital Agent 2.0

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    <p>WESTLAKE, Texas, June  15, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Goosehead Insurance, Inc. (&amp;#34;Goosehead&amp;#34; or the &amp;#34;Company&amp;#34;) (NASDAQ:GSHD), a rapidly growing, independent personal lines insurance agency, today announced the appointment</p>
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    <p>Goosehead named Eben Hewitt, former Hyatt Global CIO, as CTO to accelerate AI, data, and automation and advance Digital Agent 2.0. The appointment signals a technology-centric growth strategy that could boost agent productivity and client experience if execution aligns with goals, though forward-looking risks remain. Investors should monitor AI milestones for a potential re-rating.</p>
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    <ul><li>Goosehead appoints Eben Hewitt as CTO. Leverages AI, data, automation.</li><li>Hewitt previously served as Hyatt Global CIO. Oversees AI, data, cybersecurity, enterprise tech.</li><li>Digital Agent 2.0 expansion to accelerate growth.</li><li>Forward-looking statements note AI benefits but highlight execution risks.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li><strong>Goosehead Insurance, Inc. (GSHD)</strong>: CTO appointment signals tech-driven growth; potential near-term stock catalyst.</li><li><strong>Hyatt Hotels Corporation (H)</strong>: Hewitt&#039;s prior role as Global CIO adds credibility to Goosehead&#039;s AI strategy.</li><li><strong>Sabre Corporation (SABR)</strong>: Hewitt previously at Sabre Hospitality Solutions; demonstrates enterprise tech leadership breadth.</li><li><strong>Choice Hotels International, Inc. (CHH)</strong>: Experience at Choice Hotels supports cross-industry AI strategy.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Corporate Developments</h3>
    <p>Category: Corporate Developments. Leadership change at Goosehead signals a technology-led growth plan likely to influence execution risk and valuation.</p>
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    <ul><li>CTO appointment could unlock AI-driven efficiency and revenue growth.</li><li>Digital Agent 2.0 Phase 2 progress may lift agent productivity.</li><li>Execution risk and reliance on external AI tools may cap upside.</li><li>Positive sentiment around tech leadership could drive a short-term price move.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li>Date: June 15, 2026.</li><li>Goosehead Insurance, Inc. (NASDAQ: GSHD); Westlake, Texas.</li><li>Eben Hewitt appointed CTO; previously Hyatt Global CIO.</li><li>Digital Agent 2.0 phase 1 completed; phase 2 planned.</li><li>Goosehead represents over 200 insurance companies.</li></ul>
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    <p>Bullish near-term on tech-driven growth; watch for milestones in Digital Agent 2.0 progress.</p>
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<link type="text/css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/styles/gnw_nitf.css"></link><p>WESTLAKE, Texas, June  15, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Goosehead Insurance, Inc. ("Goosehead" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GSHD">GSHD</a>), a rapidly growing, independent personal lines insurance agency, today announced the appointment of Eben Hewitt as Chief Technology Officer.</p>  <p>Hewitt joins Goosehead from Hyatt Corporation, where he served as Global Chief Information Officer, overseeing engineering, data and AI, infrastructure, cybersecurity, technology operations, and enterprise applications. Prior to Hyatt, he held senior technology leadership positions at Sabre Hospitality Solutions, Choice Hotels, and O&#39;Reilly Media. Throughout his career, Hewitt has built and scaled global technology organizations and developed award-winning software products serving millions of users.</p>  <p>As CTO, Hewitt will lead Goosehead&#39;s technology strategy, including the expansion of AI-powered capabilities, data and analytics platforms, and the continued evolution of Digital Agent 2.0.</p>  <p>&#34;The successful completion of the first phase of Digital Agent 2.0 established a powerful foundation for the future of our platform. As we enter the next phase of innovation, we see a significant opportunity to accelerate our strategic use of AI, data, and automation to further transform the personal lines industry. Eben&#39;s experience leading world-class global technology organizations and deploying AI-driven capabilities at scale will help accelerate our development of the most intelligent, efficient, and client-centric platform in the industry,&#34; said Mark Miller, Chief Executive Officer of Goosehead.</p>  <p>&#34;I am excited to join Goosehead and help advance the company&#39;s technology vision,&#34; said Hewitt. &#34;Goosehead has built an industry-leading platform and a culture of innovation. I look forward to helping advance the company&#39;s AI and technology strategy to empower agents, enhance client experiences, and support accelerated growth."</p>  <p><strong>About Goosehead</strong></p>  <p>Goosehead (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GSHD">GSHD</a>) is a rapidly growing and innovative independent personal lines insurance agency that distributes its products and services through corporate and franchise locations throughout the United States. Goosehead was founded on the premise that the consumer should be at the center of our universe and that everything we do should be directed at providing extraordinary value by offering broad product choice and a world-class service experience. Goosehead represents over 200 insurance companies that underwrite personal and commercial lines. For more information, please visit <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=B5sH5Mh8ytpZJe_IIuqlefbTdbY3XMFLwfjaIaDkTf_BAP2JhmBJHIOTmYABIYbgAxvREvXk2fijpD6H_QAGOg==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">goosehead.com</a> or <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=B5sH5Mh8ytpZJe_IIuqleYjwjntEMkiNZpRPv9aV4bGKFhDeTe1If2hGSYA7cKMH3AcQaJzQjUQs_xvdT2RhxKzIt9yr8Q5G4sZz5Qufq2NCBaS_S8f7oOj9tcjx_sbX8Kxzzr2F9Iz_1scroh320Q==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">goosehead.com/become-a-franchisee</a>.</p>  <p><strong>Forward-Looking Statements</strong></p>  <p>This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include statements regarding the anticipated benefits of the Company&#39;s AI, data, and automation initiatives; the expected impact of new executive leadership on the Company&#39;s technology strategy; and the potential to accelerate growth in the personal lines insurance industry.</p>  <p>Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including, but not limited to, the failure to successfully implement or realize the anticipated benefits of AI and automation initiatives, including reliance on third-party AI tools and data platforms; the failure to execute on the Company&#39;s technology and platform strategy; competitive developments in insurance technology and conditions impacting insurance carriers or other parties with which the Company does business; and those described in the Company's filings with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated.</p>  <p>You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Goosehead does not undertake any obligation to update them except as may be required by applicable law.</p>  <p><strong>Contacts</strong></p>  <p>Investor Contacts:<br></br>Maddie Middleton<br></br>Goosehead Insurance - Senior Director of Investor Relations<br></br>Email: <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=SVca4_j9fSaLEuobxQspecXVB_d1VqarmjxLY2q9JqHHJUACdcC4vHus0dgvUEt6hzzsX1RTWOq9NpKqZrsebYPle4knAXB4HYKtiJmBQwYMBTpNcH_MKX_KKRStQD04JYWtf7NRqyLkb7iULHzihw==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">madeline.middleton@goosehead.com</a>; <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=ggcZ_Y_0rA4b0ZGuXXYqJmmecdBz5VWfJVIhRk71KqMMUiJ-SgSH7xWy-5wT449b-_9lJ5YVucZFWGeOlp3oqqwZd0YHhiRRXds-nkz9luU=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IR@goosehead.com</a>;</p>  <p>PR Contact:<br></br>Mission North for Goosehead Insurance<br></br>Email: <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=B5sH5Mh8ytpZJe_IIuqleUUI9tvfjnghnjPvzmugnhAFKXzz5cBfFZmSPMCnjjHWGf15OZneDib1PY7lJZnA5J8KekARmjssBj6dXiXfVpHLLBLpktX_Zjpmq7kGyius" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">goosehead@missionnorth.com</a>; <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=UO0Ee8EMLR52t580BT9hm0sVzCvZPHbxm1KERL5YHyHSrRkPXAIBdWw9-0_a9rkl-6rjRxn6GpEIT-zRrxloqoy0H8l3fFXxyzEf8EMBFgI=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PR@goosehead.com</a></p> <img alt="" class="__GNW8366DE3E__IMG" src="https://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/ti?nf=OTc0NjUxNiM3NjU5NTc3IzIwOTgyNzE="></img> <br></br><img alt="" src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/MmFjYzA0ZDYtNTRmOC00NzQ5LWIyMDQtM2UwNjZhMDhlYTJiLTExMDk4NDItMjAyNi0wNi0xNS1lbg==/tiny/Goosehead-Insurance-Inc-.png" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></img><p><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/0ea81132-f1a4-40ab-9dfe-c21d5085f84b"><img src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/0ea81132-f1a4-40ab-9dfe-c21d5085f84b/small/goosehead-logo-stacked-jpg.jpg" border="0" width="150" height="128" alt="Primary Logo"></img></a></p>

Goosehead named Eben Hewitt, former Hyatt Global CIO, as CTO to accelerate AI, data, and automation and advance Digital Agent 2.0. The appointment signals a technology-centric growth strategy that could boost agent productivity and client experience if execution aligns with goals, though forward-looking risks remain. Investors should monitor AI milestones for a potential re-rating.

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