David Cragg
About David Cragg
David Cragg is a Global Platform Delivery Manager at QBE Insurance, where he has worked since 2018. He holds an MBA from Deakin University and has extensive experience in IT and project management across various organizations in Australia.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
David Cragg serves as the Global Platform Delivery Manager at QBE Insurance, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he leads the IT delivery of QBE's Corporate Applications Platforms, which encompass Governance, Risk & Compliance, HR, Reinsurance, Data & Analytics, and Board and Investment systems. He partners with global and regional business leaders to define technology roadmaps and plans that enhance system capabilities. Additionally, he implements operating models that provide platform services in collaboration with third-party providers.
Education and Expertise
David Cragg studied at Deakin University, where he completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Marketing from 2005 to 2011. Prior to that, he attended the University of Technology Sydney, earning a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Science from 1987 to 1990. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in both business management and technical expertise.
Professional Background
David Cragg has extensive experience in various roles across the technology and media sectors. He worked as a Projects and Operations Manager in Digital Media at Network Ten from 2007 to 2008. His career includes positions such as Online Operations Manager at News Corp Australia (2006-2007), Integration Services Manager at Wolters Kluwer (1999-2003), and Senior Unix Administrator at Computer Sciences Corporation (1992-1996). He also held the role of IT Manager at Copyright Agency Limited from 2003 to 2006 and served as Online Systems Manager at Foxtel from 2008 to 2015. Additionally, he was a Senior Portfolio Delivery Manager at Optus from 2015 to 2018.
Career Progression
David Cragg's career reflects a steady progression through various managerial and technical roles. Starting as a Senior Unix Administrator, he advanced to positions that required greater responsibility and leadership, such as Integration Services Manager and Online Operations Manager. His role as Senior Portfolio Delivery Manager at Optus involved overseeing consumer marketing and product delivery, which further prepared him for his current position at QBE Insurance, where he manages global platform delivery.