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Vice President
Emerging Technology and Innovation
The Hartford

Michael Kearney is Vice President, Emerging Technology and Innovation at The Hartford, where he has worked since 2012. He is responsible for building innovation cultures by discovering, researching and mastering emerging technologies that unlock value. Prior to this role, he led the information technology strategy and execution for P&C Claims.

He has 30 years of experience as a senior executive optimizing information technology capabilities to improve organizational growth and efficiency. His experience also includes nonprofit board membership:

• -Alvarez and Marsal: leading IT consulting engagements in financial services institutions.
• -World Learning, Inc: Chief Information Officer for a global education nonprofit.
• -Phoenix Companies: chief operations officer
• -Community Health Resources, Inc: board member
• -Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence: member

Michael is a graduate of Bryant University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a concentration in management information systems.