Matt Houghton

Matt Houghton has gained a unique perspective in business through his extensive experience in the creation and management of successful companies in Canada, Mexico, and the USA. His skill in attracting great team members is a crucial factor in his success, and building outstanding organizations that provide exceptional customer-centric service is his passion.

As the current Chairperson, and previous CEO of GroupHEALTH Benefit Solutions Matt was proud to be part of an organization that is developing unique products and services for the Canadian benefits marketplace. GroupHEALTH is known for its client-centered approach which provides highly innovative solutions that contain benefit costs and keep client programs sustainable. Matt scaled this company from 70 to over 1,000 employees before selling the business to Munich Re, the world’s largest Reinsurer.

He is active in the community and is an advocate of life-long learning, most recently completing the intensive Stagen Integral Leadership program.

Matt believes strongly in collaborating with and supporting other business leaders and as such, he is an active member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO).