Ben Brantley has fifteen years of experience in the enterprise software arena, most recently in advisory roles with software startups in the domains of retail finance, automotive, and energy. Before joining Sureify as CTO in 2021, Ben was Head of Technical Sales, and then CTO, at Guidewire. In that position, he blended his sharp insight, innovative talent and smooth customer skills into a successful mix that helped the company grow and forge its influence as an insurtech leader.

Ben studied computer science at Caltech and served as a faculty member there for five years after graduating. He lives with his wife and daughter in California.

Chad Hersh is currently leading AWS’ market development for life insurance/pensions/group benefits carriers globally.

Prior to this he was leading the L&A/Group Benefits practice for Capgemini in North America and the UK. He was formerly Executive Vice President at Majesco, a leading provider of core insurance systems, where he led the life and group benefits businesses globally and worked on strategic direction for property/casualty. Previously he was a Managing Director within Novarica’s insurance research practice and a senior analyst at Celent.

Past roles include serving as the e-Business Director for AIG American General (AIG Domestic Life), where he built and managed the e-business department for the domestic life insurance division, and several years in IT and management consulting.