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Executive management

WorkCover’s executive management team includes the CEO, Tony Hawkins and a group of general managers who are each responsible for a key area of our business. This team reports to the board of directors and drives our people towards the vision and goals of the organisation, bound by our corporate values of excellence, integrity, responsiveness and respect.

Chief Executive Officer

Tony Hawkins BCom, Dip Fin Mgt, FCPA

Tony has been the Chief Executive Officer of WorkCover Queensland since 1998. Prior to this, he had 13 years insurance experience with the AXA Group and 14 years mining experience with CSR. Tony is also a director of QSuper and Workplace Health and Safety.

General Manager Customer Services
Louise Rusan BBus

Louise brings to the role over twenty years senior management experience in a diverse range of private sector industries including insurance, construction, tourism, and corporate communication consultancy. Her extensive experience supports her ability to achieve a customer service balance between employers, injured workers, and other stakeholders.

 

 

General Manager Operations
Sharon Stratford B Phty, Grad Dip Bus Sys, Grad Cert Mgt

Sharon has ten years senior management experience with WorkCover Queensland and has worked in the workers' compensation industry for almost twenty years. Her experience and business knowledge allows her to deliver simple, streamlined, and flexible processes for customers, as well as effectively support other customer service areas

 

General Manager Common Law

Peter Worthy LLB DLegalPrac, BAppSc

A new addition to the team from September 2007, Peter has over ten years experience in the general insurance industry, primarily working in personal injury claims and internal legal services. His experience will assist Common Law to deliver outcomes appropriate to both injured workers and employers.

 

General Manager Business Solutions
Trevor Barrenger BA

Trevor has many years experience in the delivery of business solutions and technology systems that underpin business operations. Through his roles with global consulting organisations, Trevor has had the opportunity to work and gain experience on large projects across Europe, America, and Australia.

General Manager Finance
David Heley BAdmin, FCPA, DFP, FPA (Aff), Grad Dip CSP

David has over 15 years experience in the finance and insurance sector. He is responsible for financial strategy, financial reporting and analysis, taxation, treasury, compliance, audit, and property management functions that support our business. In addition, David chairs the emerging trends working party.

 

 

© WorkCover Queensland
Published 15 July 2008
The materials contained in this publication have been prepared by WorkCover Queensland for information purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Precautions have been taken to ensure that the information in this publication is accurate as at the publication date and will be reviewed and updated as required.
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