Mathew Tierney has over 25 years of experience in finance and insurance. In his leadership role, he oversees the growth and operations of Grant Thornton’s insurance industry practice, which encompasses a full range of audit, tax, and advisory services. He is also the global insurance practice leader and global business consulting leadership team member for Grant Thornton International, which includes creating industry-centric solutions, establishing service delivery teams, and ensuring quality execution for the firm’s global accounts.

Over Matt’s career, he has worked in the United States, the United Kingdom, Bermuda and Germany with global insurance companies and monetary authorities. He has specialized in the insurance industry, focusing on the property and casualty, life, and health insurance sectors. In this capacity, he has served a select group of leading domestic and international insurers. Matt also brings a breadth of experience in the transformation landscape for the insurance industry as well as both the functional and technical components related to process and system reengineering.

Mathew was awarded a BS in accounting from Widener University. He is also a graduate of Harvard Business School’s Executive Leadership Program.

Mathew is a member of the Board of Directors of the SIFM, which consists of global CFOs and professional service partners focused on finance in the Insurance industry.