Benifex appoints Mathieu Stevenson as CEO
05.09.25
Southampton, UK, 5 September 2025 — Benifex, the global leader in employee benefits management technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mathieu Stevenson as CEO of Benifex. Mathieu will take 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.”
Benifex supports over 3,000 organisations and over 5 million employees in more than 100 countries. The platform supports millions of benefit enrolments annually, offering Benifex customers unique and actionable insights into the benefits that move the needle for employee attraction, engagement, and retention. A leader in AI innovation in the benefits space, Benifex marries cutting-edge technology with deep industry expertise and commitment to exceptional customer service to help organisations build remarkable experiences that employees love.
“I’m honoured to join Benifex at such an exciting time,” said Mathieu Stevenson. “Benifex has established itself as the leader in global benefits management technology, empowering organisations to deliver a better employee experience. I’m inspired by the strong culture the team have built—centred on always doing what’s right for customers—and I look forward to building on that legacy together.”
