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Matt Keane

Matt Keane

VP of the Enterprise Data Office, AI and Platform Innovation , Aflac

Matt Keane, vice president of the Enterprise Data Office, AI and Platform Innovation at Aflac, is a strategic data and AI executive leading enterprise-wide transformation. He is at the forefront of revolutionizing how insurance companies leverage data as a strategic business asset.  

He joined Aflac in 2023 and established the company's enterprise AI strategy and technology governance framework while building the talent ecosystem necessary to deliver on short-, medium-, and long-term AI aspirations. His work has generated over 20x return on investment through strategic technology consolidation and implementation of innovative service models. 

With more than 20 years of experience with major insurers, including Liberty Mutual and Aflac, Matt brings unique insights into how AI is reshaping insurance fundamentals — from underwriting and claims to customer experience and risk management. He translates complex technological capabilities into business-focused strategies. 

Matt serves as a Data Science and Analytics Professor at Southern New Hampshire University, where he connects academic theory to insurance industry applications. He also brings an entrepreneurial perspective as a former Chief Technology Officer and startup founder, and he serves on multiple advisory boards, including the Boston Chief Data and Analytics Officer Advisory. 

Matt earned an undergraduate degree in Business Administration and Organizational Leadership from Southern New Hampshire University. He holds a Master of Science in Computer Engineering, Organizational Leadership, and Process Management from Boston University, with additional specialized training from Harvard University and IBM Watson AI. 

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