Benefits Director
FanDuel
Matthew Lopez is the Director of Benefits at FanDuel, where he leads the strategy and design of the company’s benefits programs across health & wellness, leave of absence, and retirement. With nearly 20 years of experience in the employer benefits space, Matt brings a thoughtful and strategic approach to building programs that support employees and drive meaningful engagement.
Before joining FanDuel, Matt held a variety of leadership roles in total rewards, including Director of Total Rewards at Rent-A-Center and Director of Benefits and Payroll at Santander Consumer USA. His career has been anchored in helping organizations create benefits experiences that truly resonate with their people.
Matt is based in Plano, Texas, and outside of work, he enjoys traveling with his family and cheering on his daughters at soccer games and cheerleading competitions.
AI and automation are rapidly entering the benefits space, promising smarter recommendations, faster issue resolution, and more proactive support for employees. This session explores how emerging technologies—from chatbots and virtual assistants to predictive analytics—are being applied across benefits administration and employee support.
Experts will discuss real-world use cases, implementation challenges, and the ethical, privacy, and governance considerations benefits leaders must address.
Attendees will gain clarity on where AI delivers real value today, where human oversight remains essential, and how to responsibly incorporate automation into a long-term benefits technology strategy.