Vivienne Bower G AI Cd
About Vivienne Bower G AI Cd
Vivienne Bower is the Group Executive of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability at QBE Insurance and Chair of the QBE Global Foundation. She has extensive experience in corporate communications and sustainability, having held senior roles at various organizations including Lendlease and Westpac Banking Group.
Current Role at QBE Insurance Group
Vivienne Bower serves as the Group Executive for Corporate Affairs and Sustainability at QBE Insurance Group, a position she has held since 2017. In this role, she oversees the company's corporate communications and sustainability initiatives. Additionally, she chairs the QBE Global Foundation, which focuses on community support and sustainable practices. Her leadership in these areas reflects QBE's commitment to corporate responsibility and sustainable development.
Previous Experience in Corporate Affairs
Before joining QBE, Vivienne Bower held several significant positions in corporate affairs. She was the Group Head of Corporate Affairs and Investor Relations at Lendlease from 2012 to 2017. Prior to that, she worked at Westpac Banking Group as the Head of Group Internal Communications for one year in 2011. Her experience also includes roles at Brookfield Multiplex as Group General Manager of Communications and at Colonial First State as Media Relations Manager.
Education and Professional Development
Vivienne Bower holds a Bachelor of Arts in Organisational Communication from Charles Sturt University. She has furthered her education by studying Sustainability Studies at the University of Cambridge, completing The Prince of Wales’s Business & Sustainability Programme in 2020. Additionally, she is certified as a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD), which enhances her expertise in governance and corporate leadership.
Board Membership and Contributions
Vivienne Bower is a board director for the Australian Sustainable Finance Institute, where she contributes to advancing sustainable finance practices in Australia. She is also a member of Chief Executive Women, an organization dedicated to promoting gender equality and leadership opportunities for women in business. Her involvement in these organizations reflects her commitment to sustainability and corporate governance.
International Perspective and Citizenship
Vivienne Bower holds dual citizenship in Australia and the United Kingdom. This international perspective may influence her approach to corporate affairs and sustainability, allowing her to draw on diverse experiences and practices from different markets. Her background supports her ability to navigate complex global issues in her current roles.