Asurion announces the appointment of Guru Gowrappan as CEO
Asurion announced the appointment of Guru Gowrappan as Chief Executive Officer, effective October 27, 2025.
Gowrappan succeeds Tim Stadthaus, who is stepping down as CEO for personal health reasons and will transition to the role of President, Strategy and M&A. In this capacity, Stadthaus will continue to advise on long-term strategic priorities and help guide Asurion’s continued growth.
Gowrappan joins Asurion with more than two decades of global leadership experience across technology, media, financial services, and e-commerce. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of BNY (Bank of New York), bringing deep insight into financial systems, governance, AI, and innovation in global markets. Most recently, he served as President of Viasat Inc., where he helped accelerate growth and integration following its acquisition of Inmarsat. Prior to that, he was CEO of Yahoo / Verizon Media Group, a multi-billion-dollar business serving a global audience of nearly 900 million users. Earlier in his career, he was Global Managing Director at Alibaba Group, leading international expansion for key consumer and enterprise products.
“Guru is the right leader for Asurion’s next chapter. He brings a rare combination of global experience, strategic vision, and proven ability to scale businesses and deliver innovation for customers. Under his leadership, we will accelerate growth, harness new possibilities in AI and automation, deepen our partnerships, and expand our impact. We’re also deeply grateful to Tim for his leadership and contributions over nearly two decades. His impact on Asurion’s success and culture has been profound.” – Kevin Taweel, Executive Chairman of Asurion.
“Asurion has built an incredible platform, defined by innovation, customer trust, and a bold vision to transform the way technology enables life, work, and connection. I’ve always believed that customer obsession is the foundation of lasting growth, and that’s core for us at Asurion. Advances in AI and automation are opening new possibilities to anticipate needs, simplify experiences, and deliver even more value to our partners and consumers. I’m honored to join at such a pivotal moment and excited to partner with the entire Asurion organization, the leadership team, and Kevin to build on our momentum of scaling new growth engines, deepening relationships, and shaping the future of insurance and tech care that powers everyday living.” – Guru Gowrappan.
