Amber O'connell, G AI Cd
About Amber O'connell, G AI Cd
Amber O'Connell serves as the Senior Manager of Government Relations and Industry Affairs at QBE Insurance and has held various roles in government relations and policy advisory positions across multiple organizations. She has extensive experience in both the public and private sectors, including her current role as Chair of the HADIA Foundation and as a Panel Member at Bayside Council.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Amber O'Connell serves as the Senior Manager of Government Relations and Industry Affairs at QBE Insurance Group. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's strategic engagement with government and industry stakeholders across Australia and New Zealand. Her role involves navigating complex regulatory environments and advocating for policies that align with the company's objectives.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to her role at QBE Insurance Group, Amber O'Connell is the Chair of the HADIA Foundation, a position she has held since 2016. The foundation operates as an international charity recognized by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status. She also serves as a Panel Member on the Independent Hearing and Assessment Panel for Bayside Council in New South Wales, a role she has maintained since 2017.
Education and Expertise
Amber O'Connell has a diverse educational background. She earned a Bachelor of Arts and Science from the University of Sydney, majoring in Government and International Relations, from 2002 to 2007. She furthered her education by completing a Master's Degree in Communications at the University of Technology Sydney between 2009 and 2014. In 2016, she completed the Company Directors Course at the Australian Institute of Company Directors, focusing on governance.
Previous Work Experience
Amber O'Connell has extensive experience in various roles prior to her current positions. She worked as a Policy Advisor at the Insurance Council of Australia for one year, and served as Manager of Government Relations at the Australian Institute of Company Directors for five years. Additionally, she held positions at the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, Customer Owned Banking Association, Standard & Poor's, and LCU, where she gained significant expertise in policy, communications, and stakeholder engagement.
Achievements and Recognition
Amber O'Connell was recognized for her academic excellence by the Golden Key Honour Society during her undergraduate studies at the University of Sydney. She also has three years of board experience with LCU, an Australian banking institution, where she contributed to governance and strategic oversight.