Headquarters:
16/535 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Year founded:
1997
Number of employees:
500
Phone:
13 11 33
Email:
harriet_berkeley@gbtpa.com.au
Website:
liberty.com.au
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/company/liberty-financial-pty-ltd
"We are constantly living by our core values: integrity, impact and teamwork"
Julie Giraldi,
CAAT Pension Plan
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Liberty Financial
Anne Bastian
Chief People Officer
James Boyle
Chief Executive Officer
Pete Diskin
Chief Client Officer
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As head of culture and community, Anne Bastian proudly champions Liberty’s inclusive culture. Committed to learning and diversity, she is passionate about enhancing employee experience and facilitating growth opportunities.
Chief People Officer
Anne Bastian
The visionary leader behind Liberty’s strategic direction, James works closely with the Board, overseeing various operational functions while ensuring that the company remains agile, free-thinking and curious.
Chief Executive Officer
James Boyle
With 25 years of experience across the insurance markets in Australasia and the UK, Pete Diskin is a specialist in the claims investigation and management sector. Starting as a surveillance operative and factual claims investigator before joining Gallagher Bassett International (GBI) in 2000, he has undertaken a number of roles including investigation, technical claims management, operational leadership and c-suite executive management. As chief client officer, Pete is responsible for implementing and driving growth and retention strategies for Australian operation across all market channels. Additionally, he is the International Executive sponsor of the Lloyd’s of London service delivery for GBI. Pete has led high-performing teams in both the northern and southern hemispheres and has significant experience in managing claims management programs across international markets.
Chief Client Officer
Pete Diskin
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Julie Giraldi,
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LIBERTY FINANCIAL
Laura Bradley
Head of Business Development, Australia
James Boyle
Chief Executive Officer
Anne Bastian
Chief People Officer
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Headquarters:
16/535 Bourke St,
Melbourne VIC 3000
Year founded:
1997
Number of employees:
500
Phone:
13 11 33
Email:
harriet_berkeley@gbtpa.com.au
Website:
liberty.com.au
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/company/liberty-financial-pty-ltd
As head of culture and community, Anne Bastian proudly champions Liberty’s inclusive culture. Committed to learning and diversity, she is passionate about enhancing employee experience and facilitating growth opportunities.
Chief People Officer
Anne Bastian
The visionary leader behind Liberty’s strategic direction, James works closely with the Board, overseeing various operational functions while ensuring that the company remains agile, free-thinking and curious.
Chief Executive Officer
James Boyle
Laura Bradley started her career in workers’ compensation more than a decade ago, and has forged a highly successful path from claims management to business development. She joined GB in 2012 as part of the South Australian workers’ compensation start-up, working her way up to a branch manager role. In June 2016, she moved into business development, broadening her product and market knowledge and working across all GB product lines to develop customised solutions that suit the needs of the company’s national clients. Laura’s success in this role resulted in her becoming the head of business development in March 2021.
Head of Business Development, Australia
Laura Bradley
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For the second year running, Shielded Insurance Brokers has claimed the number-one spot among IB’s Top Brokerages. In 2020, it was record-setting growth that drove the company’s impressive success. This year, says managing director Stuart Brady, the key ingredient behind the win is the Shielded culture. Brady is proud of the shared vision for constant improvement across all aspects of the business. “We are thrilled to take out the win again, and it’s hats off to the team for their hard work over the past year,” he says.
“Now, we have much more frequent recognition awards because we want to celebrate people staying at CAAT and recognize the contributions that they bring to the organization”
Julie Giraldi,
CAAT Pension Plan
“We are constantly living by our core values: integrity, impact and teamwork”
Julie Giraldi,
CAAT Pension Plan
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GALLAGHER BASSETT
Derek Walsh
General Manager,
Software Operations
James Boyle
Chief Executive Officer
Anne Bastian
Chief People Officer
Leadership
Headquarters:
16/535 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Year founded:
1997
Number of employees:
500
Phone:
13 11 33
Email:
harriet_berkeley@gbtpa.com.au
Website:
liberty.com.au
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/company/
liberty-financial-pty-ltd
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As head of culture and community, Anne Bastian proudly champions Liberty’s inclusive culture. Committed to learning and diversity, she is passionate about enhancing employee experience and facilitating growth opportunities.
Chief People Officer
Anne Bastian
The visionary leader behind Liberty’s strategic direction, James works closely with the Board, overseeing various operational functions while ensuring that the company remains agile, free-thinking and curious.
Chief Executive Officer
James Boyle
Laura Bradley started her career in workers’ compensation more than a decade ago, and has forged a highly successful path from claims management to business development. She joined GB in 2012 as part of the South Australian workers’ compensation start-up, working her way up to a branch manager role. In June 2016, she moved into business development, broadening her product and market knowledge and working across all GB product lines to develop customised solutions that suit the needs of the company’s national clients. Laura’s success in this role resulted in her becoming the head of business development in
March 2021.
Head of Business Development, Australia
Laura Bradley
For the second year running, Shielded Insurance Brokers has claimed the number-one spot among IB’s Top Brokerages. In 2020, it was record-setting growth that drove the company’s impressive success. This year, says managing director Stuart Brady, the key ingredient behind the win is the Shielded culture. Brady is proud of the shared vision for constant improvement across all aspects of the business. “We are thrilled to take out the win again, and it’s hats off to the team for their hard work over the past year,” he says.
Laura Bradley
Head of Business Development, Australia
Laura Bradley started her career in workers’ compensation more than a decade ago, and has forged a highly successful path from claims management to business development. She joined GB in 2012 as part of the South Australian workers’ compensation start-up, working her way up to a branch manager role. In June 2016, she moved into business development, broadening her product and market knowledge and working across all GB product lines to develop customised solutions that suit the needs of the company’s national clients. Laura’s success in this role resulted in her becoming the head of business development in March 2021.
Head of Business Development, Australia
Laura Bradley
Pete Diskin
Chief Client Officer
With 25 years of experience across the insurance markets in Australasia and the UK, Pete Diskin is a specialist in the claims investigation and management sector. Starting as a surveillance operative and factual claims investigator before joining Gallagher Bassett International (GBI) in 2000, he has undertaken a number of roles including investigation, technical claims management, operational leadership and c-suite executive management. As chief client officer, Pete is responsible for implementing and driving growth and retention strategies for Australian operation across all market channels. Additionally, he is the International Executive sponsor of the Lloyd’s of London service delivery for GBI. Pete has led high-performing teams in both the northern and southern hemispheres and has significant experience in managing claims management programs across international markets.
Chief Client Officer
Pete Diskin
Pete Diskin
Chief Client Officer
With 25 years of experience across the insurance markets in Australasia and the UK, Pete Diskin is a specialist in the claims investigation and management sector. Starting as a surveillance operative and factual claims investigator before joining Gallagher Bassett International (GBI) in 2000, he has undertaken a number of roles including investigation, technical claims management, operational leadership and
c-suite executive management. As chief client officer, Pete is responsible for implementing and driving growth and retention strategies for Australian operation across all market channels. Additionally, he is the International Executive sponsor of the Lloyd’s of London service delivery for GBI. Pete has led high-performing teams in both the northern and southern hemispheres and has significant experience in managing claims management programs across international markets.
Chief Client Officer
Pete Diskin
Derek Walsh
General Manager, Software Operations
Derek Walsh is a recognised technology leader with an entrepreneurial mindset and a track record of delivering industry transforming software to the global stage. He joined Aurion in 2020 as general manager for software operations, a role in which he continues his track record of building and directing teams around a shared vision and set of processes, as Aurion evolves to become Australia’s most trusted people and payroll solution for the future. Derek brings vision and cohesion to the company’s software engineering teams by managing the needs and expectations of colleagues, customers and stakeholders without compromising software quality or deliverables.
General Manager, Software Operations
Derek Walsh
Derek Walsh
General Manager, Software Operations
Derek Walsh is a recognised technology leader with an entrepreneurial mindset and a track record of delivering industry transforming software to the global stage. He joined Aurion in 2020 as general manager for software operations, a role in which he continues his track record of building and directing teams around a shared vision and set of processes, as Aurion evolves to become Australia’s most trusted people and payroll solution for the future. Derek brings vision and cohesion to the company’s software engineering teams by managing the needs and expectations of colleagues, customers and stakeholders without compromising software quality or deliverables.
General Manager, Software Operations
Derek Walsh
Laura Bradley
Head of Business Development, Australia
Derek Walsh is a recognised technology leader with an entrepreneurial mindset and a track record of delivering industry transforming software to the global stage. He joined Aurion in 2020 as general manager for software operations, a role in which he continues his track record of building and directing teams around a shared vision and set of processes, as Aurion evolves to become Australia’s most trusted people and payroll solution for the future. Derek brings vision and cohesion to the company’s software engineering teams by managing the needs and expectations of colleagues, customers and stakeholders without compromising software quality
or deliverables.
General Manager, Software Operations
Derek Walsh
Liberty Financial is a free-thinking non-bank lender that offers more choice and flexibility to help people get – and stay – financial. Since 1997, the company has championed fairness, financial inclusion and diversity in all forms. As pioneers of specialty lending, Liberty Financial has helped more than 600,000 customers access the funds they need to achieve their goals.
Liberty Financial’s people are its most important asset, and the company is proud of its initiatives that support its diverse community to thrive. Liberty Financial encourages and empowers team members to bring their most genuine and authentic selves to work, fostering a happy and high-performing team. Through values of being fair, taking every opportunity to learn, be accountable, invested and resourceful (FLAIR), Liberty Financial is committed to delivering the best possible customer and community outcomes.
As an ASX-listed company and certified B Corp, Liberty Financial operates with the utmost transparency, providing credit for good purpose that has a sustainable and positive impact on the community.
“Now, we have much more frequent recognition awards because we want to celebrate people staying at CAAT and recognize the contributions that they bring to the organization”
Julie Giraldi,
CAAT Pension Plan
Greg Crerar
General Manager, Client Services
Andy Koh
General Manager, Advanced Solutions
Robert Feltrin
Group HR Leader
Sarah M Stewart
Associate Vice President,
Leasing and Call Centre Operations
Greg Crerar has 15 years of experience as a change and project professional across several disciplines, with skills beyond IT that apply to any business objective. He is passionate about positive and progressive change, leading business-critical projects and programs to success through an adaptable and pragmatic approach to delivery and how outcomes are best achieved. In his leadership role, Greg builds and sets the strategic direction for highly capable teams that can scale to meet the strategic objectives of the organisation.
General Manager, Client Services
Greg Crerar
Cody Woolf joined the Fillmore team in 2011 and holds the title director of health, safety and environment. He is a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP). He also has extensive safety experience and background in criminal justice, which provides a depth of experience for the implementation of Fillmore Construction’s health and safety program. Cody is responsible for creating a positive and safe work environment and strives to promote safety as not only a policy but a lifestyle. He has initiated and implements a range of health, safety and environmental features that have been of critical importance to the overall safety objectives, operations, and profitability of Fillmore Construction. The results of his impact are evident in the positive statistical results and policies that have been developed since he joined the company and the emphasis on safety program development.
Director, Health, Safety and Environment
Cody Woolf
Karen Bannister has over 20 years of marketing expertise and has a Chartered Marketer designation from the Canadian Marketing Association. She is a strategic marketing leader with a career record of success in developing and executing effective marketing strategies, growing revenue, and overseeing multi-talented teams. She also holds five certifications for marketing and brand management.
Karen has successfully completed the Mini-MBA, Essentials of Management program at Schulich School of Business, and most recently completed the Communications and Leadership Program at The Ivey Academy.
Vice President, Marketing
Karen Bannister, CM
Sarah M Stewart has more than 15 years of strategic leasing and customer care experience in residential property management. She is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Centurion’s national leasing platforms, residential lead generation, and overall customer experience excellence through operation of the company’s internal customer service department.
Associate Vice President, Leasing and Call Centre Operations
Sarah M Stewart
Greg Crerar
General Manager,
Client Services
Sarah M Stewart
Associate Vice President, Leasing and Call Centre Operations
Robert Feltrin
Group HR Leader
Andy Koh
General Manager, Advanced Solutions
Greg Crerar has 15 years of experience as a change and project professional across several disciplines, with skills beyond IT that apply to any business objective. He is passionate about positive and progressive change, leading business-critical projects and programs to success through an adaptable and pragmatic approach to delivery and how outcomes are best achieved. In his leadership role, Greg builds and sets the strategic direction for highly capable teams that can scale to meet the strategic objectives of the organisation.
General Manager, Client Services
Greg Crerar
Cody Woolf joined the Fillmore team in 2011 and holds the title director of health, safety and environment. He is a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP). He also has extensive safety experience and background in criminal justice, which provides a depth of experience for the implementation of Fillmore Construction’s health and safety program. Cody is responsible for creating a positive and safe work environment and strives to promote safety as not only a policy but a lifestyle. He has initiated and implements a range of health, safety and environmental features that have been of critical importance to the overall safety objectives, operations, and profitability of Fillmore Construction. The results of his impact are evident in the positive statistical results and policies that have been developed since he joined the company and the emphasis on safety program development.
Director, Health, Safety and Environment
Cody Woolf
Karen Bannister has over 20 years of marketing expertise and has a Chartered Marketer designation from the Canadian Marketing Association. She is a strategic marketing leader with a career record of success in developing and executing effective marketing strategies, growing revenue, and overseeing multi-talented teams. She also holds five certifications for marketing and brand management.
Karen has successfully completed the Mini-MBA, Essentials of Management program at Schulich
School of Business, and most recently completed the Communications and Leadership Program at
The Ivey Academy.
Vice President, Marketing
Karen Bannister, CM
Sarah M Stewart has more than 15 years of strategic leasing and customer care experience in residential property management. She is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Centurion’s national leasing platforms, residential lead generation, and overall customer experience excellence through operation of the company’s internal customer service department.
Associate Vice President, Leasing and
Call Centre Operations
Sarah M Stewart
Greg Crerar
General Manager,
Client Services
Robert Feltrin
Group HR Leader
Andy Koh
General Manager,
Advanced Solutions
Sarah M Stewart
Associate
Vice President, Leasing and Call Centre Operations
Greg Crerar has 15 years of experience as a change and project professional across several disciplines, with skills beyond IT that apply to any business objective. He is passionate about positive and progressive change, leading business-critical projects and programs to success through an adaptable and pragmatic approach to delivery and how outcomes are best achieved. In his leadership role, Greg builds and sets the strategic direction for highly capable teams that can scale to meet the strategic objectives of the organisation.
General Manager, Client Services
Greg Crerar
Cody Woolf joined the Fillmore team in 2011 and holds the title director of health, safety and environment. He is a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP). He also has extensive safety experience and background in criminal justice, which provides a depth of experience for the implementation of Fillmore Construction’s health and safety program. Cody is responsible for creating a positive and safe work environment and strives to promote safety as not only a policy but a lifestyle. He has initiated and implements a range of health, safety and environmental features that have been of critical importance to the overall safety objectives, operations, and profitability of Fillmore Construction. The results of his impact are evident in the positive statistical results and policies that have been developed since he joined the company and the emphasis on safety program development.
Director, Health, Safety and Environment
Cody Woolf
Karen Bannister has over 20 years of marketing expertise and has a Chartered Marketer designation from the Canadian Marketing Association. She is a strategic marketing leader with a career record of success in developing and executing effective marketing strategies, growing revenue, and overseeing multi-talented teams. She also holds five certifications for marketing and brand management.
Karen has successfully completed the
Mini-MBA, Essentials of Management program at Schulich School of Business, and most recently completed the Communications and Leadership Program at The Ivey Academy.
Vice President, Marketing
Karen Bannister, CM
Sarah M Stewart has more than 15 years
of strategic leasing and customer care experience in residential property management. She is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Centurion’s national leasing platforms, residential lead generation, and overall customer experience excellence through operation
of the company’s internal customer
service department.
Associate Vice President,
Leasing and Call Centre Operations
Sarah M Stewart
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