Garvan Cleary
About Garvan Cleary
Garvan Cleary serves as the Group Restructuring Manager at QBE Insurance, a position he has held since 2017. He has a diverse background in finance and accounting, with previous roles at KPMG Ireland and QBE Europe.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Garvan Cleary has been serving as the Group Restructuring Manager at QBE Insurance Group since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing restructuring initiatives within the organization. Prior to this position, he worked at QBE Europe as a Portfolio Manager and Commutations Team Lead from 2016 to 2017. He also held the position of Portfolio Manager at QBE Europe for one month in 2015 in London. His extensive experience within QBE highlights his commitment to the company and its operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Garvan Cleary earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Limerick, where he studied from 2003 to 2007. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Accountancy from the Michael Smurfit Graduate School of Business in 2008. Additionally, he studied at the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland from 2008 to 2010. This educational background provides him with a solid foundation in accounting and finance, which supports his roles in restructuring and portfolio management.
Professional Background
Garvan Cleary's professional journey includes significant experience at KPMG Ireland, where he worked in various capacities from 2008 to 2011, including roles as an Executive and Assistant Manager. He briefly served as a Senior Associate at KPMG Ireland in 2011. His early career included an internship at First Capital Partnership in 2005. This diverse background in accounting and finance has equipped him with the skills necessary for his current role at QBE Insurance Group.
Career Progression at KPMG Ireland
Garvan Cleary's tenure at KPMG Ireland spanned several years, where he progressed through various roles. He began as an intern in 2005 and subsequently held positions as an Executive from 2008 to 2011, and as an Assistant Manager from 2011 to 2012. His experience at KPMG provided him with a strong foundation in financial consulting and management, which he later applied in his roles at QBE Insurance Group.