Joshua Carless
About Joshua Carless
Joshua Carless serves as the General Manager of Strategic Decision Support for Australia Pacific at QBE Insurance, a position he has held since 2020. With a diverse background in finance and strategic planning across various global institutions, he is recognized for his expertise in leading teams and delivering actionable insights.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Joshua Carless has been serving as the General Manager of Strategic Decision Support Australia Pacific at QBE Insurance since 2020. In this role, he focuses on delivering strategic insights and decision support across the Australia Pacific region. Prior to this position, he held the role of General Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis Australia Pacific at QBE from 2018 to 2020. His tenure at QBE has been marked by a hands-on approach and the ability to manage across multiple functions and geographies.
Education and Expertise
Joshua Carless holds a Bachelor of Accounting with Distinction from the University of Technology Sydney, completed from 2000 to 2003. He is a Chartered Accountant, having achieved this designation through Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand from 2004 to 2005. Additionally, he has pursued further education, including a Diploma of Financial Services from Tribeca, a Business Strategy Certificate from Cornell University, and a Decision Making with Insight Certificate from Cambridge Judge Business School. He is currently an Executive MBA Candidate at HEC Paris.
Background
Joshua Carless has a diverse professional background with experience in finance and strategic decision-making across various organizations. He began his career as a Senior Analyst at Macquarie Group from 2004 to 2006, followed by a role as Senior Manager, Finance Business Partner at Lloyds Banking Group in London from 2006 to 2010. He has also worked in leadership positions at Credit Suisse, Westpac Group, and Perpetual Limited, demonstrating a strong foundation in finance and strategic planning.
Achievements
Joshua Carless is known for delivering actionable insights through compelling storytelling to executive and distribution teams. He has extensive experience in leading high-performing teams in new product development and strategic planning. His expertise includes establishing new online direct banks and driving transformation initiatives. Additionally, he has a proven track record in managing post-merger integration projects, showcasing his ability to navigate complex business environments.