Dean De La Peña
About Dean De La Peña
Dean De La Peña serves as the Vice President of Growth at Kalepa, where he leads the integration of AI solutions to improve commercial insurance underwriting. He has held various leadership roles at Mastercard and Applied Predictive Technologies, contributing to strategy, client services, and product development.
Work at Kalepa
Dean De La Peña serves as Vice President of Growth at Kalepa, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he leads initiatives to integrate AI-powered solutions that enhance the efficiency and profitability of commercial insurance underwriting. He oversees the implementation of the Copilot tool, which assists underwriters by providing comprehensive risk assessments and document summarization. Additionally, he plays a key role in marketing efforts that showcase the value of AI in streamlining underwriting processes. His focus includes building strategic partnerships to expand Kalepa's market reach and enhance client success.
Previous Experience at Mastercard
Dean De La Peña held several positions at Mastercard from 2019 to 2022. He began as Vice President and Global Head of Restaurant for a brief period in 2019. Following this, he served as Vice President of US Retail from 2019 to 2021. His final role at Mastercard was Vice President of Strategy, Innovation, and Product Development, which he held from 2021 to 2022. Throughout his tenure, he contributed to various strategic initiatives within the organization.
Career at Applied Predictive Technologies
Dean De La Peña worked at Applied Predictive Technologies from 2008 to 2019, where he held multiple roles. He started in Client Services and Engineering for seven years before becoming Vice President of Client Services from 2015 to 2018. He then advanced to Senior Vice President, heading the US Midwest and Global Restaurants division for one year. His experience at Applied Predictive Technologies involved significant client engagement and service delivery.
Education and Expertise
Dean De La Peña earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Virginia, where he studied Physics and Economics with an International Concentration. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in strategy and innovation within the financial and technology sectors. His expertise includes integrating advanced technologies into business processes, particularly in the areas of commercial insurance and restaurant services.