QBE poaches RSA group CIO to drive ‘transformative technology change’

QBE has hired a new group chief information officer (GCIO) from RSA to help drive a “transformative technology change” at the company.

David Germain (pictured) joined QBE Insurance Group’s London office as group CIO on April 26. He reports to Matt Mansour, group executive, operations and technology.

As GCIO, Germain will be responsible for leading QBE’s global technology services function to deliver “transformative technology change” that supports business goals and the overall effectiveness of the Group.

Germain joins QBE from RSA Group where he was group, UK & international chief information officer, responsible for leading the global IT function with a focus on developing technology and digital capability.

Mansour said: “David has a strong pedigree and transformational experience leading technology teams around the globe. QBE has made great strides executing on our modernisation agenda over the past three years and David will continue to drive our strategic priority areas as we move into the next phase of our modernisation and digitisation initiatives. As technology becomes ever more central to driving value in the insurance sector, I’m excited to bring someone of David’s calibre into the senior executive team.”

Germain commented: “I am thrilled to join QBE, a leading global insurance business, and I am looking forward to the opportunity to progress QBE’s IT strategy to move the business forward and strengthen support for our customers, people and shareholders.”

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