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Executive Team
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Alex Sanchez: General Manager Policy - Economics and Taxation Directorate
Alex was appointed General Manager Economic and Taxation
Directorate after extensive experience in both the public and private
sectors as an Economist and Policy Analyst, having worked in the energy
sector, banking, housing and transport industries.
As Senior Policy Adviser (Economics) in the Office of the Leader of
the Opposition he was responsible for tax and family payment, child
care benefit and child care and trade practice reform policies.
Alex brings a wealth of international experience through consulting
work on behalf of the Asian Development Bank, Waste Services NSW and
the South Western Sydney Area Health Service.
Contact Alex at asanchez@insurancecouncil.com.au
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Brian Francis: General Manager Corporate Services
Brian, as Company Secretary, is responsible for all obligations as
required under the Corporation Law and other Statutes. He ensures that
all Board and member policy directives are carried out and comply with
all relevant laws. He is also responsible for ensuring that the highest
standards of corporate governance are maintained and that all ASIC
reporting and statutory obligations are met.
As General Manager Corporate Services, Brian is responsible for
managing the general functions of the Council. This includes statutory,
management, tax, general accounting, human resources, payroll, office
accommodation, insurances and information technology services.
Brian has over thirty-five years experience in the general insurance
industry, having worked in New Zealand, South Africa and Australia in a
variety of Executive positions.
Contact Brian at bfrancis@insurancecouncil.com.au
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John was appointed General Manager Policy - Regulation
Directorate in April 2007 and brings considerable experience
in the areas of public policy and regulatory matters as well as in the
areas of corporate and government relations.
Prior to his
appointment John worked for the Financial Planning Association as
General Manager Policy and Government Relations and was responsible for
providing strategic and technical advice on regulation, public policy
matters and lobbying activities.
John has also held senior
management positions in Government and Corporate Affairs roles with the
Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Telstra. John was also with the
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade where his roles included First
Secretary, Australian Embassy, Paris.
John has a Master of Public Affairs, Bachelor of Legal Studies and a Bachelor of Arts.
Contact John at janning@insurancecouncil.com.au
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John Driscoll: General Manager Policy Consumer
John was appointed to the position of General Manager Policy –
Consumer Directorate after previously holding a number of key senior
positions including: Senior Council, Pricewaterhouse Coopers (Legal),
Corrs Chamber Westgarth and Director & General Counsel, Credit
Suisse First Boston. John also held Senior Finance (Lawyer) and Company
Secretary positions with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia.
Prior
to joining the Insurance Council, John was a Partner with Cutler Hughes
& Harris, Business Lawyers where he was responsible for the
financial services division which he established within the firm.
John holds a Bachelor of Arts (Major in French language and literature), Bachelor of Laws with Honours and Master of Laws.
Contact John at jdriscoll@insurancecouncil.com.au
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Karl Sullivan: General Manager Policy - Risk and Disaster Directorate
As General Manager for the Policy, Risk & Disaster Planning
Directorate, Karl is responsible for the facilitation of industry
policy and initiatives regarding emerging risks as well as coordinating
the industries response and partnership with Government following a
significant disaster event.
Karl brings with him significant experience in the disaster planning
& risk management field. Prior to joining the Insurance Council,
Karl was responsible for global Disaster Planning, Response &
Mitigation for the Qantas Group of Companies. In conjunction with that
role Karl was active in international and domestic forums focussed on a
wide range of disaster events and emerging risks. Prior to Qantas Karl
enjoyed a career in the Royal Australian Air Force, including several
operational flying tours and appointments responsible for consequence
management and disaster planning.
Contact Karl at ksullivan@insurancecouncil.com.au
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Paul Giles: General Manager Communications
Paul was appointed General Manager Communications in August
2006. Previously, he was Senior Adviser to the Federal
Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs and prior to that
was with the Federal Minister for Family and Community Services.
He has considerable experience in issues/crisis management and media
management. Having worked on over seven Federal Budgets he also has
extensive financial and policy experience.
Before entering the political arena Paul had over eight years
experience in the Federal Government working in senior positions as a
Policy Adviser in the central agencies of the Department of the Prime
Minister and Cabinet and the Department of Finance &
Administration.
Paul holds a Bachelor of Arts, Double Political Science Major;
Bachelor of Arts, Hons, Political Science; and Graduate Diploma,
International Relations.
Contact Paul at pgiles@insurancecouncil.com.au
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