Val Du Pre Le Roux
About Val Du Pre Le Roux
Val Du Pre Le Roux serves as the Head of Executive Reward & Governance at QBE Insurance in Sydney, Australia. With extensive experience in workforce strategy and remuneration, he has held various leadership roles across multiple sectors, including financial services and industrial.
Current Role at QBE Insurance Group
Val Du Pre Le Roux serves as the Head of Executive Reward & Governance at QBE Insurance Group, a position held since 2021. Based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, he has focused on aligning executive remuneration with organizational strategy and governance practices. His role involves advising C-Suite executives and Board members, ensuring that reward structures support the company's objectives and enhance competitive advantage.
Previous Experience in Workforce Strategy
Prior to his current role, Val Du Pre Le Roux worked at IAG as the Director of Workforce Strategy & Analytics from 2020 to 2021. He also served as Executive Manager of Remuneration at IAG from 2017 to 2020. His experience includes significant roles at EY, where he was a Senior Manager in Talent & Reward and later a Director in People Advisory Services, focusing on board remuneration. His career spans various sectors, enhancing his expertise in workforce strategy.
Professional Background and Early Career
Val Du Pre Le Roux began his career at Deloitte & Touche as a Manager from 1994 to 1998. He later worked at SABMiller as a Financial Manager, overseeing finance projects and re-engineering from 1998 to 2005. His diverse background in finance and management has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of organizational dynamics and remuneration strategies.
Educational Qualifications
Val Du Pre Le Roux has a strong educational foundation in accounting. He studied at the University of the Witwatersrand, achieving a Bachelor of Commerce and later a Chartered Accountant (SA) designation. He also obtained a Chartered Accountant qualification from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand in 2014. In 2018, he completed the Graduate Australian Institute of Company Directors program at the Australian Institute of Company Directors, further enhancing his governance knowledge.
Areas of Expertise
Val Du Pre Le Roux possesses expertise in several key areas, including workforce strategy, remuneration, people analytics, and risk management. His focus is on translating organizational strategy into actionable workforce plans, which supports improved financial and business performance. His advisory role to senior executives across various sectors underscores his capability in aligning remuneration with business objectives.