Board Advisory

Matthew Duke is a Wharton-educated executive and board advisor with over 25 years of experience driving profitable growth across the insurance and financial services sectors. Highly regarded for his ability to synthesize complex market trends, Matthew serves as a strategic advisor to private equity investors and top-tier consulting firms, focusing on value creation through organizational restructuring and AI-integrated operational efficiency.

Matthew’s C-suite tenure includes serving as CEO of Hike Transportation Technologies, Chief Actuary for Xceedance, and Head of Pricing (Americas) for AXA XL. In these roles, he oversaw global P&Ls and built high-performing international teams. His current advisory work bridges the gap between legacy operations and the future of work—specializing in product roadmaps, go-to-market strategies, and the data architecture required to scale AI. He is a leading voice on the long-term impact of AI on the workforce and the evolving role of BPO in building lean, scalable business models.

An expert at translating technical complexity into strategic execution, Matthew has a proven track record of launching market initiatives, optimizing reinsurance structures, and guiding InsurTech startups through product validation. His global perspective spans the US, Europe, Africa, and Latin America, consistently delivering enhanced operational performance and expanded market share for the organizations he serves.