Nicola Schroder
About Nicola Schroder
Nicola Schroder serves as the Head of Environment at QBE Insurance, a position she has held since 2020. With a strong background in environmental sustainability and policy, she has held various roles in organizations such as URS Corporation, National Australia Bank, and Cushman & Wakefield.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Nicola Schroder has held multiple positions at QBE Insurance Group, currently serving as the Head of Environment since 2020. She previously worked as the Group Head of Sustainability (Interim) for five months in 2020 and as Head of Environment for 11 months in 2019. In her role, she focuses on integrating environmental considerations into the company's operations and sustainability strategies.
Education and Expertise
Nicola Schroder holds a Master's degree in Environmental Policy & Law from the University of Melbourne. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science from Victoria University of Wellington. Additionally, she became a Green Star Accredited Professional through the Green Building Council of Australia in 2008 and completed a Fellowship Program at the Centre for Sustainability Leadership in 2005.
Background in Sustainability Consulting
Nicola began her career at URS Corporation, An AECOM Company, where she worked as an Environmental Scientist from 2000 to 2002 in Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand, and later as a Senior Sustainability Consultant from 2002 to 2005 in Melbourne, Australia. After her tenure at URS, she served as the Environmental Strategy Manager at Cushman & Wakefield from 2005 to 2007.
Experience at National Australia Bank
Nicola Schroder held several roles at National Australia Bank from 2007 to 2018. She served as Senior Manager, Environment & Sustainability for five years, followed by positions as Head of Environmental Sustainability and Head of Corporate Responsibility Engagement in 2018. Her work focused on enhancing the bank's sustainability initiatives and corporate responsibility efforts.