Dave Roush
About Dave Roush
Dave Roush is a Vice President of Global Technology Business Management at QBE Insurance, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in financial performance and technology management, having held various roles at Alliant Energy and QBE Insurance over the past two decades.
Current Role at QBE Insurance Group
Dave Roush serves as the AVP of Global Technology Business Management at QBE Insurance, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he manages the global implementation and utilization of Apptio's Technology Business Management toolset. Roush collaborates closely with global and regional IT leaders, application owners, and finance teams to enhance the financial transparency of technology expenditures. His responsibilities include consolidating data from various general ledgers and other sources to oversee over US$600 million in global technology spending.
Previous Experience at QBE Insurance Group
Prior to his current role, Roush worked at QBE Insurance in several capacities. He served as the AVP, Senior IT Finance Manager from 2010 to 2015, where he focused on financial management within the IT department. He then transitioned to the role of AVP, Business Operations Manager from 2015 to 2017. His tenure at QBE Insurance spans a total of seven years, contributing to various aspects of business operations and financial performance.
Career at Alliant Energy
Dave Roush has held multiple positions at Alliant Energy over a span of several years. He began as the ERP Project - Change Management Coordinator from 2001 to 2002. He then progressed to the role of Manager - Business and Financial Performance from 2002 to 2007, followed by Director - Business and Financial Performance from 2007 to 2009. His experience at Alliant Energy provided him with a strong foundation in business operations and financial management.
Educational Background
Roush earned his MBA in Operations and Information Management from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, completing his studies from 1990 to 1996. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, which he obtained from 1983 to 1988. His educational background has equipped him with the skills necessary for his roles in technology business management and financial performance.
Early Career Experience
In the early stages of his career, Dave Roush gained valuable experience in various roles. He worked at Wisconsin Power and Light Co as Supervisor - Resource Planning from 1994 to 1997 and as Manager - Operations from 1997 to 1998. He also contributed to business process improvement initiatives during his time at the company. Additionally, he served as a Part-Time Instructor at Blackhawk Technical College from 1990 to 1991 and completed an internship in Industrial Engineering at General Motors from 1984 to 1988.