Asurion names former Yahoo leader as CEO

Nashville-based tech repair and insurance company Asurion on Tuesday announced the appointment of Guru Gowrappan — a former Yahoo leader — as chief executive officer, effective Oct. 27.

Gowrappan succeeds Tim Stadthaus, who is stepping down as CEO for personal health reasons and will transition to the role of president, strategy and mergers and acquisitions. In this capacity, Stadthaus, who assumed the CEO role in November 2023 (read here), will continue to advise on long-term strategic priorities.