Dominique Roudaut is Senior Executive Vice President and Head of Innovation Lab at Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc., where he leads the company’s global innovation strategy and digital transformation initiatives for one of the world’s largest life insurance holding companies. In this executive role, Dominique drives forward-looking innovation, open collaboration with technology ecosystems, and progressive innovation culture across the life insurance sector.
With extensive experience spanning underwriting, strategy, and innovation leadership, Dominique has held senior roles including Chief Underwriting Officer and Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer, reflecting his deep expertise in bridging traditional insurance operations with cutting-edge innovation practices. His work encompasses venture partnerships, operational strategy, and ecosystem engagement that help insurers adapt to changing customer expectations and emerging technology trends.
At Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Dominique oversees initiatives that explore global open innovation trends, enhance strategic partnerships with insurtech and technology partners, and address evolving risks such as climate change and natural disasters through innovative insurance solutions and collaborative industry frameworks. He regularly represents the company at premier industry events, sharing insights on innovation culture, strategic transformation, and the future of insurance with global audiences.
Dominique’s leadership emphasizes the importance of structural innovation—moving beyond rhetoric to embed accountability across all levels of the organization. His perspective on innovation culture and modernization has been featured in industry thought leadership platforms, where he advocates for engaging operational teams alongside innovation labs to drive meaningful change.
As a seasoned executive and thought leader, Dominique Roudaut plays a pivotal role in shaping Dai-ichi Life’s innovation agenda, supporting strategic growth, and fostering a future where insurance organizations can thrive through collaboration, technology, and forward-thinking business models.
