Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer

Mr Robert Whelan - Executive Director & CEO - Insurance Council of Australia

Mr Robert Whelan joined the Insurance Council of Australia on 22 March 2010, after a highly
successful career as a senior manager in a diverse range of roles within the
insurance and banking sectors.

He has particularly strong experience in managing the corporate affairs and
policy functions in such major insurers as AAMI and Suncorp as well as
extensive general business management experience in broader financial
services with such companies as AMP, Legal & General and Colonial Mutual.

This is in addition to other industry experience in the healthcare sector where
he held a number of senior management roles including his role as general
manager of pharmacy services at Mayne Group Limited, a business servicing
3,000 pharmacy customers nationally and a retail franchise business
supporting more than 500 pharmacies across Australia.

He is well regarded in the financial services industry as a leader in the
development of public policy and has worked extensively with regulatory
bodies, government and consumer groups.

Rob’s strong background in stakeholder management and his proven track
record in delivering solutions to complex business operations will ensure he is
a driving force with the ability to deliver results for members of the Insurance
Council of Australia.