Kimberley Barrett
About Kimberley Barrett
Kimberley Barrett serves as the Head of HR – Strategy & Transformation at QBE Insurance, where she focuses on enhancing employee experience and organizational development. She holds a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) from the University of Sydney and has extensive experience in HR and management consulting.
Current Role at QBE Insurance Group
Kimberley Barrett serves as the Head of HR – Strategy & Transformation, Personal Lines & HR Support at QBE Insurance. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's strategic HR initiatives and transformation efforts. In her role, she focuses on enhancing employee experience and supporting organizational development within the Personal Lines division. Her leadership is characterized by a commitment to innovative solutions and effective change management.
Previous Experience at QBE Insurance Group
Prior to her current role, Kimberley Barrett worked at QBE Insurance in various capacities. From 2019 to 2021, she was the Manager of Employee Experience and Culture Programs, where she played a significant role in enhancing workplace culture. Additionally, from 2017 to 2019, she served as the Planning & Performance Lead in Global HR, focusing on performance metrics and strategic HR planning.
Consulting Background at EY
Kimberley Barrett has experience in management consulting from her time at EY. She worked there from 2016 to 2017, where she contributed to various consulting projects in Sydney, Australia. Her role involved applying her analytical skills to solve business challenges and improve client outcomes. She also briefly worked at EY in 2014 for two months, gaining foundational experience in consulting.
Educational Background
Kimberley Barrett studied at the University of Sydney, where she earned a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours). She also completed a Graduate Certificate in Change Management at AGSM @ UNSW Business School from 2021 to 2022. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in psychology and change management, which supports her work in HR and organizational development.
Skills and Interests
Kimberley Barrett is known for her strong analytical skills and her ability to creatively solve problems. She has a keen interest in innovative technologies and organizational development. Her experience in management consulting has equipped her with a solid foundation in business problem-solving. She is also passionate about fostering a positive employee experience and addressing issues such as gender pay gaps through innovative reward strategies.