Lizia Ward
About Lizia Ward
Lizia Ward is a Procurement Governance Manager with extensive experience in procurement and relationship management across various sectors, including insurance and banking. She advocates for diversity and gender equality in the workplace and has held leadership roles at organizations such as QBE Insurance and Ahurei in Sydney, Australia.
Current Role at QBE Insurance Group
Lizia Ward serves as the Procurement Governance Manager at QBE Insurance, a position she has held since 2020. Based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, she is responsible for overseeing procurement governance within the organization. Her role involves ensuring compliance with procurement policies and practices, as well as managing relationships with suppliers to optimize procurement processes.
Previous Experience at QBE Insurance
Prior to her current role, Lizia worked at QBE Insurance as the SRM Sourcing Manager from 2019 to 2020. During her tenure, she focused on supplier relationship management and sourcing strategies, contributing to the company's procurement efforts in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Education and Expertise
Lizia Ward studied at the University of Canterbury in 2003 for 11 months and later attended the University of Auckland from 2003 to 2004 for 1 year. She possesses expertise in people leadership, project management, contract management, sourcing, procurement, and relationship management, which supports her roles in the financial services sector.
Advocacy for Diversity and Gender Equality
Lizia advocates for diversity and gender equality within the workplace. Her commitment to these values informs her leadership style and approach to fostering an inclusive work environment.
Career Background in Insurance and Banking Sectors
Lizia has extensive experience in the general insurance and banking sectors. She has held various roles, including Claims Representative at TOWER, Claims Technician at Allianz Insurance, and Supplier Relationship Manager at ANZ. This background provides her with a solid foundation for her current work in financial services.