Chicago Data Night: Gaston Messineo (EY-Parthenon)

Please join us for our monthly Chicago Data Night, cohosted by Drive Capital, ChiData and the DSI, and this month with special partner, Booth’s Center for Applied AI. Practitioners, academics, and aficionados within the Chicago area are all invited to be part of a community at the intersection of industry and academia, brought together by a mutual interest in data. Each month, guest speakers will cover a specific data-related topic.

Hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be provided. Admission is free, and we strongly encourage an RSVP to attend.

Meeting Location
Drive Capital, Fulton East Building
215 N Peoria St
Chicago, IL 60607

AGENDA
5:30pm: Networking Reception
6:00pm: Welcome Remarks
6:05pm: Guest Speaker
6:50pm: Q&A
7:00pm: Networking Reception
7:30pm: Event Concludes

Talk Title: From Hype to Measurable Impact: How insurers are realizing value with AI
Join us for an in-depth session with Gaston Messineo, Partner, Americas FS Strategy & Execution Leader, EY-Parthenon, in exploring the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence in the insurance industry. Drawing on his latest research, this talk will examine how insurers are defining AI strategies, prioritizing use cases, mobilizing governance, and embracing ‘human-in-the-loop’ strategies as they standup their workforce of the future. Through real-world client case studies, the presentation will cover the strategic, operational, and talent implications of this shift, highlight the value realized so far, and explore how to drive meaningful outcomes with AI.

Bio: Gaston Messineo , Partner/Principal | EY-Parthenon FS Strategy & Execution Leader. Gaston Messineo is the EY-Parthenon Americas Financial Services Strategy & Execution Leader, bringing nearly 25 years of advisory and corporate leadership experience to the insurance sector. Gaston specializes in guiding insurance carriers and brokers—including property & casualty, life, annuity, and retirement—through transformative journeys powered by AI and advanced analytics. A recognized authority on AI-enabled strategies, Gaston has helped clients unlock value through organic and inorganic growth, M&A, due diligence, post-merger integration, and operating model transformation. Gaston’s work is at the forefront of leveraging generative AI to drive innovation, operational excellence, and long-term value creation in insurance. Named a global top-25 consultant in insurance by The Consulting Report (2023, 2025), Gaston is a frequent keynote speaker—including at LIMRA—and a featured thought leader. Gaston holds an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.