Brandy Thompson is the CEO and Founder of benefitbay, a pioneering ICHRA administration platform that is redefining how employers deliver health benefits to their workforce.

With over 20 years of experience spanning finance, HR, and benefits administration, Brandy built her career from staff accountant to controller before earning SHRM certifications and a master's degree to formalize her HR expertise.

A recognized thought leader in employee benefits, Brandy is frequently sought after for her insights on the future of work, financial wellness, and benefits innovation, and she actively champions diversity, inclusion, and healthcare access for underrepresented communities.

Under her leadership, benefitbay has secured over $15M in funding, built national partnerships with firms including Gallagher, Lockton, HUB, NFP, and OneDigital, and pioneered direct carrier integrations for open enrollment.

benefitbay has grown to nearly 50 employees and leads the industry in ICHRA adoption, empowering brokers and small to mid-sized businesses with a fully compliant, human-centric platform that shifts health benefits from group plans to personalized individual coverage.