Takanori Irizuki
About Takanori Irizuki
Takanori Irizuki is a Junior Category Manager at QBE Insurance, with a diverse background in finance and analytics across several companies, including Optus and Allied Credit Group. He co-founded Borlen, an item rental marketplace, and holds degrees in Finance and Economics from Macquarie University.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Takanori Irizuki currently holds the position of Junior Category Manager at QBE Insurance Group. He has been in this role since 2023, contributing to the company's operations in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. His responsibilities include managing various categories within the organization, focusing on optimizing procurement processes and enhancing supplier relationships.
Previous Experience at Optus
Takanori Irizuki has held multiple roles at Optus, including Finance Business Partner for Customer Success in 2023, where he worked for one month. He also served as a Finance & Risk Graduate in Business Procurement for six months in 2022 and as a Financial Planning Analyst for six months in 2023. Additionally, he worked in Financial Operations & Revenue Assurance for six months from 2022 to 2023.
Background in Data Analysis and Workforce Management
Prior to his current role, Takanori worked as a Data Analyst at BT for three months in 2021. He also served as a Workforce Analyst at Allied Credit Group for four months in 2021-2022. These positions provided him with valuable experience in data analysis and workforce management.
Education and Expertise
Takanori Irizuki studied at Macquarie University, where he earned a Bachelor of Applied Finance and a Bachelor of Economics from 2018 to 2021. He also completed his High School Certificate at Ryde Secondary College from 2012 to 2017. His academic background equips him with a strong foundation in finance and economics.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Takanori co-founded Borlen, an item rental marketplace that facilitates borrowing and lending between businesses and individuals. He served as Founder & Managing Director at Borlen from 2022 to 2023. Additionally, he was involved in the Giants Program as a Founder in 2023 at Blackbird, which supports startup initiatives.