Brian Hagman

Brian Hagman is the founder and publisher of The BRAKE Report, the leading trade publication serving the global brake industry, and the founder of Hagman Search, an executive recruiting firm focused exclusively on the brake sector.

Brian's career began inside the industry he now covers, with operational years at a major brake manufacturer before founding The BRAKE Report in 2012. Since then, he has established it as the go-to resource for brake industry professionals seeking specialized coverage. Through the website, newsletter, podcast, and social media platforms, The BRAKE Report reaches professionals in over 100 countries — from C-level executives at major manufacturers to engineers, product managers, sales leaders, and supply chain professionals across the brake ecosystem.

Through Hagman Search, Brian places executives and technical professionals at brake companies worldwide. His dual perspective — seeing the industry through both its public stories and its confidential leadership decisions — is the foundation of The Brake Industry Handbook, the first single-volume reference covering the industry's markets, technology, and careers.

Brian also publishes additional automotive trade media through Hagman Media, covering the electric vehicle and autonomous driving sectors reshaping braking technology.

He lives in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, with his wife and two sons.