New! Executive Advisor Announcement: Kevin Dougherty
In this series, we'll be highlighting top leaders and thinkers in the industry that are part of Optimity's advisory board. Read on to learn more about their perspective on our industry and the expertise and knowledge that they'll be bringing to Optimity.
Kevin Dougherty
Optimity is excited to announce the addition of Kevin Dougherty to its Advisory Board.
With almost 40 years in the insurance industry, his knowledge and expertise will be instrumental in helping guide the leadership team on all things related to insurance, benefits, and healthcare.
Kevin holds an MBA (international) from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. Prior to his retirement, he spent 25 years with Sun Life Financial, where he was President of Sun Life in Canada for over 12 years. He was previously also President of Sun Life Global Investments, and EVP of Innovation and Partnerships where he led the company’s work in Digital, AI, and Partnerships with VCs in the start-up space.
Q. Where do you see the industry going?
Looking ahead, I see the convergence of health, fitness, insurance, benefits, and technology into an entirely new model where people can finally take charge of these important aspects of their lives.
Q. What is your specialty and examples of success stories you've worked with?
I was the former President of Sun Life Financial Canada for over 12 years, was President of Sun Life Global Investments, and had major implications with Lumino Health.
Q. Why are you working with Optimity?
I believe that there is a huge need for Optimity’s core capabilities like employee engagement, health, and rewards in the changing workplace across North America. There's a huge opportunity for insurers to leverage these capabilities.
Q. What do you expect will be the most exciting thing to happen over the next quarter / year?
I'm excited for the gradual return to normal post-CoVid, but a truly new normal that will have been accelerated by digital adoption in every area of life.
Q. What expertise are you bringing to Optimity?
Knowledge of the Insurance Industry, Group Benefits, Healthcare, Digital Innovation, and AI.
Q. Favourite thing about working with Optimity and the ecosystem?
There is a revolution underway in Healthcare and Insurance. Optimity is leading the way.
If you are interested in partnerships and collaborations with Optimity, feel free to reach out to or our solutions team at engage@myoptimity.com.
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About Optimity
Optimity is a mission-driven technology company that uses evidence-based behavioural science and gamification to improve population health. The company’s health and wellness solutions for enterprise and consumer markets are developed by leading health experts and backed by more than 30 years of behavioural science research.
Optimity Enterprise, the company’s B2B solution, engages large populations in staying healthy and living longer. It is used by employers and insurance companies in Canada, the U.S. and Japan to drive better health outcomes and longevity for employees and policyholders. The Optimity consumer app (formerly Carrot Rewards) rewards users for walking and completing short educational quizzes focused on the body, mind, and finances. Optimity partners with popular consumer loyalty brands, enabling points (gems) earned in its enterprise and consumer apps to be redeemed towards grocery, travel, and lifestyle rewards. With a reach of over one million Canadians, Optimity is the most popular and trusted health rewards program in the country.
