Matthew Defee

About Matthew Defee

I’m a strategic global business leader with over 10 years of experience driving product innovation, tactical expansion, and operational excellence across domestic and international markets.My expertise lies in building cross-functional strategies that resonate across diverse cultures, markets, and teams — combining deep data insights with a human-first leadership style. Whether launching products, negotiating partnerships, or optimizing core functions, I strive to elevate people, performance, and long-term outcomes.Career highlights include:Leading global product development at EyeMed, overseeing new international initiatives across multiple markets. Developing and executing market entry strategies for international business growth in American, European, and Asian markets.Driving enterprise-level transformation and process optimization at Anthem, impacting processes with $100M+ in operational spend.Building strong stakeholder relationships and mentoring emerging leaders with a commitment to cultural nuance, and team empowerment.I bring a dual MBA + MHA education and a mindset grounded in integrity, collaboration, and impact. I\'m energized by challenges that require deep, analytical thinking, and scalable strategy.I’m always open to meaningful conversations!

Experience

1. Senior Manager of Product Development - Eyemed Individual & Sightprotect Programs

   EyeMed Vision Care

   Sep 2024 — Present

   Primary responsibility is currently the comprehensive management and development of EyeMed’s Individual insurance Line of Business spanning 47 States.• Lead the strategic development and execution of new product initiatives in both new and familiar markets.• Direct market research and insights analysis to identify trends, customer pain points, and potential opportunities for new products and features.• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure products align with market needs, business goals, and company vision.• Responsible for high-level decision making driving long-term product strategy.

Education

• University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Double Major in Accounting and International Business

  2009 — 2013

• University of Cincinnati

  Master's degree, Health/Health Care Administration/Management

  2014 — 2016

• University of Cincinnati

  Master's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

  2017 — 2019