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Jackie Cumming Victoria University of Wellington Professor of Health Policy and Management Original qualifications in economics Experience as a policy analyst/economist in government 25 years experience in health policy, health economics and health services research – emphasising health system performance

Dirk Hellmuth dirk.hellmuth@allianz.com Allianz Global Benefits CEO Dirk joined the Allianz International Employee Benefits Network based in Stuttgart as General Manager at the end of 2002. On January 1, 2005 Allianz International Employee Benefits Network became the legal entity All Net GmbH and Dirk took over the function of Chairman of the Board of Managing Directors. In January 2014, All Net re-branded to Allianz Global Benefits GmbH due to

Libby Sander Bond University Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour, Bond Business School Libby Sander, PhD, Master HRM, Bachelor of Arts (Japanese), Bachelor of Business, is an Assistant Professor in the Business School at Bond University. Libby has appeared on ABC TV’s Catalyst and The Drum featuring her research, Sunrise on Channel 7, ABC News and spoken at TEDx . Libby is an agenda contributor at the World Economic Forum

Ming D. Leung mingdleung@berkeley.edu University of California, Berkeley Assistant Professor Management of Organizations, Haas School of Business Professor Ming Leung is an economic sociologist and organizational theorist who studies how categories affects outcomes for market participants in innovative, contemporary labor market platforms. His research uses cognitive theories and categorization processes to develop an understanding of how hiring occurs in modern labor markets. Theoretically, his contributions are focused on revealing

Andrew Street University of York Professor, Centre for Health Economics Andrew Street is a Professor of Health Economics and Director of the Health Policy team in the Centre for Health Economics and Director of the Economics of Social and Health Care Research Unit (ESHCRU), a joint collaboration with the Personal Social Services Research Unit (PSSRU) at the London School of Economics and the University of Kent. He is an

Michael Scheu michael.scheu@allianz.com Allianz Global Benefits GmbH Head of Operations Michael joined Allianz Global Benefits in July 2003. Based in Stuttgart as Head of Operations he is responsible for the areas distribution, finance and digital solutions of the company. This includes the management of the strategic and operational relationship with the network insurers, the monitoring of all financials, steering data flows and operations as well as the delivery of

Mauro Dugulin Dugulin@maxis-gbn.com MAXIS GBN Chief Executive Officer Mauro Dugulin oversees relationships with more than 750 multinational companies in over 120 countries around the globe. Fluent in four languages (English, French, Spanish and Italian), Mauro has more than 30 years of experience in the employee benefits and insurance sector. Before joining MAXIS GBN, he held a number of senior positions with Generali’s Employee Benefits Network (GEB), including CEO from 2011-2015. He

Andrew Wood andrew.wood@zurich.com Zurich International Head of Distribution & CRM Andrew Wood is currently Head of Distribution & CRM, Zurich International having held previous roles including European Head of Distribution and Head of Distribution at Zurich Corporate Risk & Zurich Corporate Savings in the UK. Prior to joining Zurich Andrew held domestic and international roles at AEGON and AIG, developing relationships with the leading Employee Benefits Consultancies. He has

Anthony Hussenot anthony.hussenot@dauphine.fr Université Paris Dauphine Associate Professor in Management and Organization Studies Anthony Hussenot is an Associate Professor at the University of Paris-Dauphine, specializing in organizational and management theories. He studies new work and collaborative practices and focuses on the emergence of innovative organizational phenomena that contribute to the evolution of society. His research and teaching deal with new management methods and organizational models (agile methods, lean startups, corporate

Dr. Jeyaraj Vadiveloo University of Connecticut Director of the Janet and Mark L. Goldenson Center for Actuarial Research Dr. Jay Vadiveloo is Professor and Director of the Goldenson Center for Actuarial Research at the University of Connecticut. With over 30 years of experience in industry and academia, Dr. Vadiveloo now focuses on applied actuarial research projects from industry using teams of highly talented graduate students to come up with practical,

Tobias Neufeld Tobias.Neufeld@AllenOvery.com Allen & Overy LLP Partner A leader and innovator in employment and data protection law, Tobias, a Certified Employment Lawyer, is known for “getting things done”. He has a reputation for successfully guiding clients through challenging cross-border employment and data protection issues. He has an active specialisation in pensions and data protection. Being dual-qualified as a German Rechtsanwalt and a Solicitor in England and Wales, his

François Jacquemin francois.jacquemin@allianz.com Allianz Global Benefits GmbH Head of Products & Solutions François Jacquemin is Head of Products & Solutions of Allianz Global Benefits as of October 1, 2013. Since January 1, 2017 he is also responsible for the development and implementation of a centralized global corporate protection solution for Allianz Lebensversicherungs-AG on behalf of the Allianz Group. Before this he managed the project team which developed the strategy

Frank A. Schmid mail@frankschmid.com AIG Head of Commercial and Legacy P&C Inforce Management, AIG and Chairman AIG Global Benefits Network Frank Schmid is Head of Commercial and Legacy P&C Inforce Management and leads AIG Multinational’s Global Benefits Network. In his role as Head of P&C Inforce Management, Frank Schmid is responsible for portfolio management strategies of ongoing liabilities, including the conceptualization and execution of the 2017 Adverse Development Cover

J.B. Silvers j.silvers@case.edu Case Western Reserve University Professor of Health Finance J.B. Silvers, PhD, is the John R. Mannix Medical Mutual of Ohio Professor of Health Care Finance and professor of banking and finance at Weatherhead School of Management with a joint appointment in the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. His research in the areas of financial management and health services has been published in numerous journals.

Paige L. Schaffer paige.schaffer@us.generaliglobalassistance.com Identity and Digital Protection Services Global Unit – Generali Global Assistance President & COO As President & COO of the Identity and Digital Protection Services Global Unit for Generali Global Assistance, Ms. Schaffer leads sales & marketing strategy and revenue growth initiatives, managing operations as well as global expansion. Leveraging her subject matter expertise of ten years in identity protection and restoration services, particularly as

Camilla Lewis camilla.lewis@aon.com Aon Health Management Consultant An expert member of Aon’s health management team specialising in Workplace Wellbeing, Mental and Occupational health, and data analysis. The team assists business performance improvement through increased productivity, engagement, attendance and talent management through analysis and data-driven change. Health care management fosters improved and holistic changes in your employees’ health and productivity through well-thought-out intervention, reduced hospitalizations, and decreased accumulated lifestyle risks.

LeAnne Stefl leanne_stefl@ajg.com Gallagher Practice Leader, Multinational Benefits & Human Resources Consulting LeAnne Stefl is Practice Leader of the Multinational Benefits & Human Resources practice, within Gallagher’s Benefits & HR Consulting Division. She has more than 30 years of insurance industry experience, including executive and leadership positions with several large global consultancies. Prior to joining Gallagher, LeAnne has worked as President and CEO for Solvere Global Solutions and Director

Jay L. Zagorsky zagorsky.1@osu.edu The Ohio State University Economist and Research Scientist, Since 1995, Jay Zagorsky has held the position of Research Scientist at The Ohio State University, collecting data as part of the National Longitudinal Surveys on income, wealth, and life experiences of thousands of Americans and also teaches at Boston University’s School of Management Besides publishing numerous scholarly articles, he wrote the book “Business Information: Finding and

John McDonough jmcdonough@hsph.harvard.edu Harvard University Professor of Public Health Practice John E. McDonough, DrPH, MPA is Professor of Public Health Practice in the Department of Health Policy & Management at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Director of the HSPH Center for Executive and Continuing Professional Education. In 2010, he was the Joan H. Tisch Distinguished Fellow in Public Health at Hunter College in New York

J.b. Silvers j.silvers@case.edu Case Western Reserve University Professor of Health Finance J.B. Silvers, PhD, is the John R. Mannix Medical Mutual of Ohio Professor of Health Care Finance and professor of banking and finance at Weatherhead School of Management with a joint appointment in the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. His research in the areas of financial management and health services has been published in numerous journals.

Sara Hallberg sara@spiekerpoint.com spieker point Marketing Manager Sara Hallberg joined Spieker Point in 2011 to take on the role as Marketing Manager. Sara graduated from Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) in 2006 with honors in Business Administration. Sara started her career at a marketing and design agency where she spent five years, eventually advancing to Account Executive and Strategist, where she was responsible for developing overarching marketing strategies

Greg Campbell grego@spiekerpoint.com Spieker Point CEO Greg Campbell P.Eng, is the CEO of Spieker Point. Greg started Spieker Point in the fall of 2005 as he saw a need in the market for a dedicated, boutique style company who applies custom software solutions to customer problems. Greg graduated from the University of Alberta in 1990 with a Degree in Computer Engineering and acquired 15 years of senior software experience

Jayesh patel jayesh.patel@allianz.com Allianz Global Benefits Network Head of International Risk Management Programs Jayesh Patel is the Head of International Risk Management Programs at Allianz Global Benefits. In this position he is responsible for the Captive, Pooling and Consolidated Underwriting programs of Allianz Global Benefits while also leading the global tender and implementation team. Jayesh Patel has been with the Allianz Group in various roles before joining Allianz Global

Gleb Tsipursky tsipursky.1@osu.edu – gleb@intentionalinsights.org The Ohio State University Professor in History of Behavioral Science – President of Intentional Insights Dr. Gleb Tsipursky is an author, speaker, consultant, coach, scholar, and social entrepreneur specializing in science-based strategies for effective decision-making, goal achievement, emotional and social intelligence, meaning and purpose, and altruism. He runs a nonprofit that helps people use science-based strategies to make effective decisions and reach their goals

Stephan hillert stephan.hillert@zurich.com Zurich International Corporate Solutions European Head of Distribution and Customer Relationship Management Stephan Hillert is the European Head of Distribution and Customer Relationship Management for Zurich International Corporate Solutions, with responsibilities across 14 European countries. Stephan began his career in financial services by running his own brokerage for five years, serving individual and business clients. He joined the Zurich Group in 2010, moving into the corporate

Elizabeth C. Tippett University of Oregon Associate Professor, School of Law Professor Tippett writes about ethics, employment law, and the intersection of law and technology. She is a co-author of the Fifth Edition of the West Academic textbook, Employment Discrimination & Employment Law: The Field as Practiced, along with Samuel Estreicher & Michael Harper. Her research on disparate impact litigation was cited by the United States Court of Appeals

Tadahiko Endo tadaendo@nifty.ne.jp Endo Pension & HR Consulting Principal Tadahiko Endo is Principal at Endo Pension & HR Consulting in Japan. He is a qualified labor and social security attorney, and also a financial planner and a corporate pension planner. Mr Endo’s career began at Nippon Dantai Life. He then worked at Andersen Consulting and IBM Consulting Group as a management consultant for financial institutions. And he had worked