Sears Merritt

Sears Merritt serves as the Head of Enterprise Technology & Experience (CIO) at MassMutual, where responsibilities include leading technology, cybersecurity, data, and AI strategy as a member of the executive team. With a robust career in technology and data leadership, key accomplishments include delivering generative AI products that generate significant business value, initiating the first wellness strategy for policyholders, and managing a substantial budget while overseeing a global team. Sears has held multiple senior roles, such as Head of Technology and Data and Vice President & Chief Data Scientist, driving enterprise data strategy and innovation. In addition, Sears provides advisory services as Interim-CEO at Haven Technologies and is a board member for Barings and Antara Health, contributing to strategic transformations in the insurance and healthcare sectors. An educational background includes an MBA from MIT and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Colorado Boulder.