Industry News | Benifex appoints Mathieu Stevenson as CEO

Benifex, a global leader in employee benefits management technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mathieu Stevenson as CEO of Benifex. Mathieu took up the role on 8 September 2025. 

A highly accomplished executive, Mathieu Stevenson has more than 25 years of global technology experience. Most recently, Mathieu served as CEO of SafeSend, the leader in tax automation software, which was recently acquired by Thomson Reuters. Prior to SafeSend, Mathieu held senior leadership roles at several high growth software companies, including Vrbo, Avantax, and Snag.   

Welcoming Mathieu’s appointment, Zellis Group CEO and Chairman of Benifex, John Petter, said “Benifex is a proven leader in its field - it is the go-to, global platform for organisations who want to create a single employee experience of their benefits offering. I believe that Mathieu’s expertise will be invaluable as we continue to grow the business. We are confident that Mathieu will further solidify the company’s prestigious reputation and reinforce the strengths of the Benifex organisation. Mathieu will work closely with the strong leadership team at Benifex to continue the company’s mission to keep innovating and providing an exceptional employee experience.”