Simon Beaver
About Simon Beaver
Simon Beaver is the ITSM, Continuity and Disaster Recovery Manager at QBE Insurance, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in IT service management and business continuity, having held various roles in organizations such as the Bank of England and Tata Consultancy Services.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Currently, Simon Beaver holds the position of ITSM, Continuity and Disaster Recovery Manager at QBE Insurance Group. He has been with the company since 2015, contributing to the management of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) initiatives. His responsibilities include overseeing the BCDR workstream during the transition of IT Infrastructure services to a new service provider and managing the migration to new data centers. He also develops and implements Crisis Management and Disaster Recovery plans to ensure the resilience of critical systems.
Previous Experience in IT Management
Before joining QBE Insurance Group, Simon Beaver accumulated extensive experience in IT management. He worked at XL Catlin as an IT Manager from 1997 to 2003 and later served as the European Operations Manager from 2004 to 2008. His role at Tata Consultancy Services as a Consultant from 2008 to 2009 further enhanced his expertise. Additionally, he was a Service Delivery Manager for Continuity at the Bank of England from 2012 to 2014, where he focused on IT continuity and data center management.
Education and Expertise
Simon Beaver studied at Anglia Ruskin University, where he earned a Master of Science in Management in 1996. This educational background supports his extensive career in IT management and business continuity. His expertise encompasses managing BCDR workstreams, overseeing testing programs to support corporate Business Continuity standards, and conducting Business Impact Analyses.
Career Background
Simon Beaver's career spans several decades and diverse roles in IT and service delivery. He began his career at Sherwood Systems as an Account Manager from 1984 to 1997, followed by various positions in Bermuda and the UK. His work experience includes significant roles in service delivery and IT continuity, which have shaped his current responsibilities at QBE Insurance Group.