Dan Israel is the Managing Director of the Global Insurance Accelerator (GIA), where he has led the organization since 2022. As the chief executive, he spearheads the
GIA's strategic vision, aiming to strengthen its position as the premier global insurance accelerator. Dan is responsible for the overall success of the programs, including
attracting investors and sponsors to ensure financial stability, overseeing accelerator functions and staff, and managing relationships with the Board of Directors comprised of senior executives from investor firms. Under his leadership, the GIA achieved recognition as a Top 2 InsurTech Accelerator globally in 2023.

Bringing over 15 years of experience in strategy, innovation, and finance, Dan previously held significant roles at Principal Financial Group from 2015 to 2022. There, he directed strategic planning and designed an investment program for strategic innovation. His earlier career includes finance leadership roles at Target Corporation and experience at Rolls-Royce North America. Dan holds an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and a BBA from the University of Iowa.