Chris Esson
About Chris Esson
Chris Esson serves as the Chief Financial Officer for Australia Pacific at QBE Insurance, a position he has held since 2020. He has a background in finance and insurance, with previous roles at Macquarie Group, Credit Suisse, and Aviva, and holds degrees from The University of Queensland and Griffith University.
Current Role at QBE Insurance Group
Chris Esson serves as the Chief Financial Officer for the Australia Pacific region at QBE Insurance. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the financial strategy and operations of the organization. His role involves overseeing financial performance, managing financial risks, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Esson's leadership is critical in guiding the financial direction of QBE Insurance in a competitive market.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Prior to his current role, Chris Esson accumulated extensive experience in the financial services sector. He worked at Aviva as the Group Investor Relations Director from 2016 to 2020. Before that, he held various positions at Credit Suisse, including Director of UK Insurance Research from 2011 to 2016 and Director of Asian Insurance Research from 2008 to 2010. His tenure at Macquarie Group included roles as Associate Director in Asian Insurance Research and Division Director in European Insurance Research.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Chris Esson studied at The University of Queensland, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Business/Commerce from 1997 to 2000. He also attended Griffith University, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts from 1993 to 1996. Additionally, he achieved the status of Qualified Chartered Accountant through Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, completing his studies from 2001 to 2003.
Early Career in Accounting and Research
Chris Esson's career began in accounting, where he worked as a Senior Accountant in Audit at KPMG Australia from 2000 to 2001. He then transitioned to Macquarie Group as an Analyst in Australian Insurance Research from 2001 to 2004. This early experience laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in insurance research and financial analysis across various regions, including Hong Kong SAR and the UK.