Jane Buttsworth
About Jane Buttsworth
Jane Buttsworth serves as the Chief Operating Officer for Group Operations and Technology Services at QBE Insurance. With over two decades of experience in human capital and transformation across various industries, she has held significant roles at Accenture and QBE Insurance, specializing in workforce effectiveness and culture change.
Current Role at QBE Insurance Group
Jane Buttsworth serves as the Chief Operating Officer for Group Operations and Technology Services at QBE Insurance. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the organization's operational efficiency and technological advancements. Additionally, she has been working as the Chief of Staff for the Group CIO since 2019, further enhancing her leadership within the company. Her roles involve overseeing critical operational functions and implementing strategic initiatives that align with the company's goals.
Previous Experience at Accenture
Before joining QBE Insurance, Jane Buttsworth worked at Accenture for 23 years, from 1993 to 2016. She held the position of Senior Principal in Human Capital within Accenture Strategy while based in Sydney. During her tenure, she focused on strategy development projects and multi-year delivery engagements, gaining extensive experience in workforce effectiveness and culture change across various sectors.
Experience at QBE Insurance
Jane Buttsworth worked at QBE Insurance from 2016 to 2019 as the Head of Group Change Management. In this role, she was responsible for leading change initiatives within the organization. Her experience at QBE has been marked by her involvement in large-scale transformation programs, where she applied her expertise in stakeholder management and facilitation.
Education and Expertise
Jane Buttsworth earned her Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree from the University of New South Wales, where she studied Marketing and Japanese Studies from 1990 to 1992. Her educational background supports her specialization in workforce effectiveness and culture change, which she applies in her current and previous roles to drive transformational change within organizations.
Skills and Specializations
Jane Buttsworth is recognized for her skills in innovation and breakthrough thinking, particularly in human capital and talent strategy. She has extensive experience in shaping transformation programs across diverse industries, including healthcare, banking, telecommunications, utilities, consumer products, and retail. Her ability to manage stakeholders effectively is crucial for driving successful change initiatives.