Yvonne G. Laycy.
About Yvonne G. Laycy.
Yvonne G. Laycy serves as the Head of IT Risk (Group) at QBE Insurance, where she has worked since 2022. With extensive experience in technology and operational risk management, she has held various roles at Westpac and possesses multiple professional certifications.
Current Role at QBE Insurance Group
Yvonne G. Laycy serves as the Head of IT Risk (Group) at QBE Insurance, a position she has held since February 2022. In this role, she oversees IT risk management at a group level, ensuring that the company's technological frameworks align with its business objectives. Her leadership focuses on integrating business strategies with technology, enhancing the organization's risk management capabilities.
Previous Experience at QBE Insurance Group
Before her current role, Yvonne worked at QBE Insurance as a Senior Manager in IT Risk (Group) from 2020 to 2022. During this time, she contributed to the development and implementation of risk management strategies, furthering her expertise in the field of IT risk. Her tenure at QBE laid the foundation for her current leadership position.
Career Background in Risk Management
Yvonne has a diverse career in risk management, primarily at Westpac, where she held several positions. She served as Manager of Operational and Digital Risk in the Consumer Bank from 2016 to 2018 and as Senior Manager of Technology Risk from 2018 to 2020. Her experience also includes roles in supplier partnership management and strategic sourcing, showcasing her broad expertise in operational and technology risk.
Educational Qualifications
Yvonne holds a Master's degree in Information Technology from Central Queensland University, which she completed through distance education from 2018 to 2021. She also earned a Bachelor of Accounting from the University of Technology, Sydney, where she was a Co-op Scholar. Additionally, she has pursued studies at CPA Australia, enhancing her knowledge in finance and accounting.
Certifications and Expertise
Yvonne possesses multiple professional certifications, including CGEIT, CISM, CDPSE, CRISC, and ITIL. These certifications reflect her extensive knowledge and expertise in IT governance, security management, data privacy, risk management, and IT service management. Her qualifications support her capability to manage risks effectively across various domains.