By David Rankin
The Forbes Technology Council brings together the most accomplished leaders in technology from around the globe. Members are selected by a rigorous vetting process based on their deep expertise, career accomplishments, and proven ability to drive measurable impact across their organisations. Recognised as a leading voice in digital transformation, Mr McKeown will gain access to a curated network of industry peers and opportunities to publish insights on Forbes.com, contributing to the global discourse on technology leadership and innovation. Mr McKeown鈥檚 selection reflects his transformative work in leading Allstate鈥檚 Digital Centre of Excellence, where he spearheaded the company鈥檚 shift toward a technology-led strategy. Under his leadership, Allstate Europe reimagined its operating model to prioritise speed, scalability, and customer-centric outcomes. By embedding cross-functional product teams, simplifying technical architectures, and investing in a culture of experimentation and empowerment, Mr McKeown has led Allstate鈥檚 transformation and built a scalable model of digital excellence that is setting a benchmark for the insurance industry and beyond. Key highlights of Mr McKeown鈥檚 approach include: Through this work, Mr McKeown has established Allstate鈥檚 Digital Centre of Excellence, as a showcase of how legacy enterprises can transform into agile, innovation-first organisations 鈥 driven not just by technology, but by people and purpose. Mr McKeown said: 鈥淚t鈥檚 an honour to join the Forbes Technology Council and be part of a global network of forward-thinking technology leaders. This recognition reflects the incredible team at Allstate and our shared belief in bold strategy, empowered leadership, and the power of technology to redefine what鈥檚 possible. 鈥淗onours such as this are endorsements of the work we have undertaken at Allstate NI and that work has been undertaken by everyone here. This would not have been possible without the incredible levels of buy-in we have had from our staff in both our Belfast and Derry offices.鈥