QBE has announced these leadership changes, all effective 1 September 2026:
- Mr Dave Curran as Chair of the Australia Pacific Board
- Ms Melanie Willis as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the QBE Group Board, subject to regulatory approvals
- Ms Sally Bruce as Independent Non-Executive Director of the Australia Pacific Group Board, subject to regulatory approvals
Mr Curran is currently an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Australia Pacific Board and Chair of its Risk and Capital Committee. He brings extensive experience across technology, finance and business transformation, together with a strong understanding of QBE and the Australia Pacific business.
He succeeds Ms Willis.
Ms Willis will step down as Chair of the Australia Pacific Board following a period of significant contribution to the business. Her deep knowledge of QBE, together with experience across corporate finance, strategy, innovation and investment management, will bring a valuable perspective to the Group Board.
She is also a Director on the Board of Pexa where she chairs the Audit and Risk committee and chairs the People and Remuneration Committee at Challenger.
Ms Bruce brings more than 35 years of experience leading businesses across financial services and technology, including senior leadership roles at Macquarie Group, National Australia Bank, AMP and Culture Amp.