Rochelle (Shelley) Beumont
About Rochelle (Shelley) Beumont
Rochelle (Shelley) Beumont serves as the Head of Internal Communications Asia and Senior Communications Manager for Strategic Initiatives at QBE Insurance, where she has worked since 2020. With extensive experience in communications across various organizations, she focuses on aligning communications with business goals and enhancing employee engagement.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Rochelle Beumont currently serves as the Head of Internal Communications Asia and Senior Communications Manager for Strategic Initiatives at QBE Insurance. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the company's internal communication strategies across the Asia region. Prior to this role, she worked as the Senior Communication Manager for Strategic Initiatives in the AUSPAC region from 2019 to 2020. In her roles at QBE, she focuses on aligning communications with business objectives and enhancing employee engagement.
Education and Expertise
Rochelle Beumont holds a Master of Commerce in Marketing from the University of New South Wales, which she completed from 1994 to 1995. She also earned a Bachelor of Economics (Social Sciences) with a focus on Industrial Relations and Political Sciences from the University of Sydney, studying from 1989 to 1991. Her educational background supports her expertise in communications, including speech writing and crafting internal and external messaging.
Background
Rochelle Beumont has a diverse professional background in communications and marketing. She began her career in the late 1990s and has held various positions in notable organizations. Her early roles included working as an Assistant Marketing Manager at United Medical Protection and progressing to positions such as Member Services Manager. Over the years, she has gained extensive experience in the banking sector, particularly during her tenure at Westpac, where she held multiple senior communications roles.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Rochelle Beumont has demonstrated a strong ability to drive innovation within the communications function. She has successfully collaborated with leadership, HR, marketing, and project teams to implement effective communication strategies. Her focus on keeping the end customer central to decision-making processes has been a hallmark of her professional approach, contributing to enhanced employee engagement and alignment with business goals.