Alison Bransdon
About Alison Bransdon
Alison Bransdon serves as the General Manager HR Business Partnering (Interim) at QBE Insurance, bringing extensive experience in human resources from her previous roles at Qantas and Ernst & Young.
Current Role at QBE Insurance Group
Alison Bransdon serves as the General Manager HR Business Partnering (Interim) at QBE Insurance. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the HR strategy and operations within the organization. Her role involves aligning HR initiatives with business objectives, ensuring that human resources support the overall goals of the company. Alison's leadership in this capacity reflects her extensive experience in HR management.
Previous Experience at Qantas
Alison Bransdon has an extensive history with Qantas, where she held various HR roles over several years. She worked as HR Manager in different capacities, including a position focused on maternity leave from 2014 to 2015 and another from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she served as Human Resources Manager Asia for five months in Singapore in 2013. Her roles at Qantas included responsibilities in people relations and strategic HR management.
Experience at Ernst & Young
Alison Bransdon worked at Ernst & Young in multiple HR roles from 2006 to 2010. She began as an HR Consultant and progressed to HR Manager and Senior Consultant. Her tenure at Ernst & Young provided her with valuable experience in HR strategy and consulting, equipping her with skills applicable in large, complex organizations.
Education and Expertise
Alison Bransdon earned a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Wollongong, completing her studies from 2002 to 2005. This educational background laid the foundation for her career in human resources. Her expertise includes strategic business partnering, managing HR initiatives, and navigating complex organizational structures, particularly in the Asia region.
HR Leadership and Strategic Business Partnering
Throughout her career, Alison Bransdon has been involved in HR leadership roles that emphasize strategic business partnering. She has experience in aligning HR initiatives with business goals, particularly in large, complex matrix organizations. Her ability to manage multiple reporting lines and support operational and corporate areas in Asia highlights her proficiency in the field.