Mr. Joseph Patrick Brandon, Joe, has been an Executive Vice President of Alleghany Corp., since March 2012. Mr. Brandon serves as the President of Alleghany Insurance Holdings, LLC. He has an outstanding and proven track record of managing reinsurance and insurance companies for over 20 years. He served as the Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of General Re Corporation since 1997 and also served as its Chief Executive Officer from October 1, 2001 to April 2008. General Re has its headquarters in Stamford, CT. Mr. Joseph P. Brandon was once thought to be the possible successor to Warren Buffett's position as Chairman of Berkshire Hathawaym as was discussed in the News. Mr. Brandon received a BS degree in Economics from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania in 1981.
http://connection.ebscohost.com/c/articles/31933875/brandon-steps-down-as-gen-re-chief
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20111121005616/en/Transatlantic-Combine-Alleghany-3.4-Billion-Transaction
http://www.thefiscaltimes.com/Blogs/Business-Buzz/2011/04/01/Does-Buffett-Have-a-Corporate-Governance-Problem.aspx#page1
http://www.nndb.com/people/022/000132623/
http://www.marketwatch.com/investing/stock/y/insiders?pid=104567880