Melissa Chapman
About Melissa Chapman
Melissa Chapman serves as the General Counsel for Treasury at QBE Insurance in Sydney, Australia, a position she has held since 2016. She has extensive legal experience in the financial services sector, having previously worked at King & Wood Mallesons, Macquarie Group, and Westpac.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Melissa Chapman has served as General Counsel - Treasury at QBE Insurance Group since 2016. In this role, she oversees legal matters related to the treasury operations of the company. Her tenure at QBE spans eight years, during which she has contributed to the legal framework supporting the organization’s financial strategies and compliance.
Previous Legal Experience
Before joining QBE Insurance, Melissa Chapman held several significant legal positions. She worked at King & Wood Mallesons as a Solicitor in Financial Services from 1999 to 2001. Following this, she served as Division Director and Head of Legal for Group Treasury at Macquarie Group from 2001 to 2016. Additionally, she was Counsel in Corporate Legal at Westpac Institutional Bank from 1996 to 1999.
Education and Expertise
Melissa Chapman holds a Bachelor of Economics (Finance/Accounting) and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Macquarie University. She also completed the Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD), enhancing her governance and corporate leadership skills. Her educational background supports her expertise in financial services and corporate law.
Professional Development
In addition to her formal education, Melissa Chapman has pursued professional development through the Australian Institute of Company Directors. This program has equipped her with knowledge in corporate governance, which is essential for her role in legal oversight within the treasury function at QBE Insurance.