Insurance group QBE has announced a series of major changes to its Group Executive structure following the announcement of Frank O’Halloran’s retirement form the role of Group Chief Executive Officer and John Neal’s appointment to the role effective this August.

 

In addition to Mr Neal and Mr O’Halloran, the Group Executive body will comprise:

 

  • Steven Burns – Chief Executive Officer European Operations
  • Neil Drabsche – Group Chief Financial Officer
  • Colin Fagen – Chief Executive Officer Australian and New Zealand Operations
  • John Rumpler – President and Chief Executive Officer North America Operations
  • Jenni Smith – Group Executive Officer People and Communications
  • Jose Sojo – Chief Executive Officer Latin America Operations
  • George Thwaites – Group Chief Risk Officer

 

With the exception of Mr O’Holloran, the Group Executive body will report directly to Mr Neal.

 

“The changes are an important step in our leadership transition. They put in place the team that will work with John Neal to lead the business into the future. I look forward to continuing to mentor John and the team over the next three and a half months,” Mr O’Holloran said.