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February 20, 2021 / 2021 Power 50

2021 Power 50: 14. Andy Bessette

Andy Bessette
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Andy Bessette has long been one of Hartford’s top boosters.

As executive vice president and chief administrative officer of property-and-casualty insurer Travelers Cos., which has major operations in downtown Hartford, he has myriad duties, including overseeing corporate real estate, administrative services, community relations, event management and sports sponsorships. He’s been one of the top leaders who has helped turn Cromwell’s Travelers Championship into one of the PGA Tour’s best-run tournaments, attracting some of the world’s best professional golfers from around the world, while raising millions of dollars for charity.

In 2020, the Travelers Championship took on even greater importance as it was one of the first PGA Tour events to return to action following the outbreak of the pandemic. Despite not having live spectators at the event last year, the event still generated over $1.6 million for more than 100 charitable organizations.

Put simply, Bessette is the face of corporate civic engagement in Greater Hartford. A UConn graduate, his ties to Connecticut and the region are strong. He sits on several boards, including UConn and the UConn Health Center. He’s also vice chairman of the Capital Region Development Authority, which has been responsible for revitalizing downtown Hartford by funding about 2,000 new apartments.

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