Our Team
Leadership
An introduction to Stoch Analytics’ experienced leadership team — bringing together specialties in computer science, actuarial science, and quantitative finance.
Chris Stiefeling, FSA
Chief Executive Officer · Co-founder
- Worked as Partner in Oliver Wyman’s Insurance and Digital practice groups
- Expert in high-performance computing solutions, derivative valuations, and insurance product pricing
- 25+ years of experience
Joshua Li
Chief Information Officer · Co-founder
- Former director in Oliver Wyman’s Insurance and Digital practice groups
- Developed and implemented software products for North American and European insurers, with experience across a variety of software and infrastructure
- 15+ years of experience
Michael Harris
Chief Technology Officer · Co-founder
- Lead engineer with more than 15 years of experience in software development
- Former lead engineer in Oliver Wyman’s Insurance and Digital practice groups with expertise in C/C++, C#, Java, SQL and multiple development frameworks
- 15+ years of experience
Ricky Power, FSA FIA CERA
Chief Growth Officer
- Actuarial sales and consulting background. Former Global Sales Lead — AXIS, Scenario Generator and RiskIntegrity at Moody’s
- Expert in financial sector software sales with a focus on actuarial modelling, scenario generation, financial reporting and strategic asset allocation
- 10+ years of experience
Suo Wu, FSA, CFA
Chief Product Officer
- Former Director at PwC, advising insurers, reinsurers, and asset managers on strategic asset allocation and balance sheet optimization
- Expert in asset-liability management, transaction-driven ALM, and financial modeling that bridges asset strategy with liability profiles
- 10+ years of experience
John McKenna
Chief Operating Officer
- Former Engagement Manager in Oliver Wyman’s Insurance practice group, leading the team’s transition to Stoch Analytics in 2023
- Leads company-wide operations, technology adoption, and business development across the organization
- 10+ years of experience