Brendan Keegan
Brendan Keegan | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 30, 1969 |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute George Washington University |
| Occupation(s) | Business executive Author |
| Notable work | The FUD Factor |
| Website | brendanpkeegan |
Brendan P. Keegan is an American business executive and author who served as the chief executive officer of Merchants Fleet from 2018 to 2024.
Early life and education
Keegan was born and raised in Nashua, New Hampshire.[1] He received his early education from the Bishop Guertin High School.[1] During his time at Guertin, he led the senior class all four years as class president, served as captain of both football and baseball, and named All-State in both sports.[1] He received his bachelor's degree in management from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and an MBA in finance and management from the George Washington University.[2][3]
Keegan became a distinguished fellow of Dartmouth College in November 2013.[4]
Career
Keegan began his career at Electronic Data Systems (EDS) as a systems engineer. Later, he was promoted to the chief sales officer (CSO).[2][5] He also served as a CSO of Netigy,[6] CEO of Bravanta,[7] and president of Seven Worldwide, and BancTec.[8]
Keegan joined Merchants Fleet in 2009 as a board member.[2] He served as the chairman, CEO and president of the company from 2018 to 2024.[9] In 2020, Merchants Fleet was included in the Inc. 5000 list.[10] In 2021, Brendan lead the charge of EV adoption in the fleet industry by committing $2.5 billion to electric vehicles.[11][12][13] Later in 2022, Merchants Fleet was named in the World's Most Innovative Companies list by Fast Company.[14] In 2022, Keegan led Merchants through an acquisition led by Bain Capital and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA).[15][16]
In 2012, Keegan founded a business consulting firm named velocityHUB where he also served as the managing partner.[17] He also owns and serves on the board of Andretti Racing and United Autosports. He is also a member of Fast Company Executive Board.[18]
Keegan co-hosts Fast and Fearless podcast with Zak Brown, CEO McLaren Racing.[19]
In 2025, Governor Kelly Ayotte appointed Keegan to the Commission on Government Efficiency or "COGE", a commission tasked with cutting spending by the New Hampshire government.[20] COGE is modeled on the Department of Government Efficiency, which does similar work at the federal level.[21]
Writing
Keegan has been a contributor for Inc.,[22] Fast Company,[23] Entrepreneur,[24] Newsweek[25] and Harvard Business Review.[26] In 2023, his book, The FUD Factor, was published.[27] The book was reviewed by Kirkus Reviews.[27]
Philanthropy
Keegan is the founder of Keegan Family Courage & Faith Foundation.[28] He has established the Barbara Keegan Arts Center, named after her mother, at St. Christopher's and the Keegan Leadership Center at the Bishop Guertin High School.[1]
Bibliography
- The FUD Factor: Overcoming Fear, Uncertainty & Doubt to Achieve the Impossible (2023)
Awards and recognition
- Most Innovative CEO by CEO World Awards[23][2]
- Executive of the Year[23][2]
- Silver winner by Best in Biz Awards[23][2]
References
- ^ a b c d Pelletier, George (2021-05-08). "CEO, author, speaker Brendan Keegan reflects on success". The Telegraph. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ a b c d e f "2021 Business Excellence Winner: Brendan P. Keegan of Merchants Fleet". October 7, 2021.
- ^ "Brendan P Keegan, Merchants Automotive Group Inc: Profile and Biography". Bloomberg.com.
- ^ "Catherine Mazur joins the staff at American Textile History Museum". Lowell Sun. November 17, 2013.
- ^ "2015 Business Excellence Winner: Brendan P. Keegan of Velocity Performance". November 3, 2015.
- ^ "Where high-tech will feel the heat in 2002". CNET. 2002-01-12. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ "Los Altos resident named president of Bravanta". Los Altos Town Crier. 2001-05-02. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ "BANCTEC, INC". www.sec.gov. August 8, 2007. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ "McLaren Racing expands partnership with Merchants Fleet". www.mclaren.com. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ "Merchants Fleet ranked on annual list".
- ^ Diorio, Stephen. "Transforming Merchants Fleet Into A Hyper Growth Business". Forbes.
- ^ "Merchants Fleet to purchase electric step vans from Xos Inc". Reuters. 2021-12-13. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ "Merchants Fleet to purchase 12,500 Ram ProMaster electric vans". FleetOwner. 2023-06-15. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ "Merchants Fleet named to Fast Company's annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2022".
- ^ Hayward, Mark (2022-07-21). "Bain Capital, Abu Dhabi investment firm to buy Merchants Automotive Group". Yahoo News. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ Cooper, Laura (April 21, 2020). "Bain Capital Credit Invests $50 Million With Fleet Management Company". WSJ – via WSJ.
- ^ "Keegan Named CEO of Merchants Fleet Management". www.businessnhmagazine.com. 2017-11-27. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ "Brendan P. Keegan | 6X CEO - 17X Board Director - 2X WSJ Best Selling Author - Merchants Fleet". Fast Company Executive Board.
- ^ "Fast and Fearless with Zak Brown & Brendan P. Keegan". Spotify.
- ^ "Ayotte Announces COGE Members". NHJournal. 2025-01-21.
- ^ "Business, political leaders named to serve on Ayotte's government efficiency panel". New Hampshire Public Radio. 2025-01-21.
- ^ https://www.inc.com/author/brendan-keegan
- ^ a b c d "Brendan P. Keegan | Chairman, CEO and President - Merchants Fleet". Fast Company Executive Board.
- ^ "Brendan P. Keegan - Author Biography". Entrepreneur.
- ^ "Brendan P. Keegan | Chairman, CEO & President - Merchants Fleet". Newsweek Expert Forum.
- ^ Keegan, Brendan P. (February 1, 2023). "Is Your Job Stress Perceived or Circumstantial?". Harvard Business Review – via hbr.org.
- ^ a b "THE FUD FACTOR | Kirkus Reviews" – via Kirkus Reviews.
- ^ "Home". Keegan Family Courage & Faith Foundation.