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De Jesus to drive MNK Group’s global M&A as Chief Strategy and Development Officer

6th February 2026 - Author: Kassandra Jimenez-Sanchez -

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MNK Group, a global independent group of insurance and reinsurance companies, has announced the appointment of Matthew De Jesus as Chief Strategy and Development Officer.

In his new role, De Jesus will be responsible for leading MNK’s group-level strategy and global M&A, translating its growth ambitions into actionable agreements and strategic initiatives.

He will also work with other group functions to implement innovative technology into operations to support all lines of business.

Manoj Kumar, Chairman of MNK Group, stated: “Matthew brings a combination of investment insight, hands‑on operating experience, and deep sector knowledge to the role. His track record of helping high‑growth businesses scale and then expand aligns perfectly with MNK Group’s goals.

“Matthew brings an investor’s eye and operator’s toolkit to MNK’s global strategy and M&A, which will be instrumental as we continue to grow our presence globally across the full insurance value chain.”

De Jesus brings over ten years of commercial strategy experience to MNK Group. He has previously held positions as Operating Partner at Talis Capital and Chief Commercial Officer at Voxelmaps.

Commenting on his appointment, De Jesus said: “I am delighted to have joined MNK Group at such an energetic and aspirational time for the business. It’s unique position in operating across the full insurance value chain presents a prime opportunity to build a fully integrated strategic platform that supports and elevates the group’s already premium service provision to clients across the globe. We are ready to expand further and I am excited to support this growth journey through our strategy, M&A, and investment agenda.