Teifion James
About Teifion James
Teifion James is a Program Director at QBE Insurance with over twenty years of experience in program management and executive roles in the insurance industry. He has held various positions at notable companies, including Chubb and Allianz Australia, and currently leads transformation initiatives at QBE Insurance.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Teifion James has been serving as Program Director at QBE Insurance since 2019. In this role, he leads a transformation program aimed at enhancing actuarial functions through improvements in platform, process, and practice. His work focuses on driving change and transformation within the organization, leveraging his extensive experience in program management and executive leadership.
Previous Experience in the Insurance Industry
Before joining QBE Insurance, Teifion James held several significant positions in the insurance sector. He worked at Chubb as Head of Strategy & PMO from 2017 to 2019 and at Allianz Australia as Manager/Senior Consultant from 2003 to 2008. His tenure at Suncorp Group as Senior Manager from 2010 to 2016 further solidified his expertise in program management and strategic initiatives within the insurance industry.
Educational Background
Teifion James holds a Bachelor's Degree in Marine Biology from Queen Mary, University of London, which he completed from 1991 to 1995. He also earned an Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) from the University of Technology Sydney, where he studied from 2009 to 2011. His educational background supports his extensive career in program and executive management.
Consulting Experience
In addition to his role at QBE Insurance, Teifion James has been the Director at Teifion James Consulting since 2016. His consultancy focuses on leveraging commercial experience and innovation in technology and practices to enhance the insurance experience. This role complements his extensive background in program management and transformation initiatives.
Expertise in Program Management
Teifion James possesses over twenty years of experience in program management, specializing in strategic project, program, and portfolio management. He operates at the intersection of business and technology, driving innovative approaches to transformation life-cycles. His expertise includes change and transformation stewardship, enabling organizations to adapt and thrive in a competitive landscape.