Executive Management
Our Executive Management team includes the Acting CEO, David Heley and our Chief Officers who are each responsible for key areas of the business.
This team reports to the Board and drives our people towards the vision and goals of the organisation, bound by our corporate values of excellence, integrity, responsiveness and respect.
David has more than 20 years' experience in the finance and insurance sector. As Deputy CEO and CFO, David's focus is on ensuring a strong financial position now and into the future. His group provides corporate and financial strategies to secure WorkCover as Australia's best workers' compensation insurer. David is responsible for all of the company’s financial functions, including accounting, audit, treasury, corporate finance, governance, risk, data and analytics functions that support the business.
Janine has worked in personal injuries for over 20 years. Her knowledge and experience in personal injuries support her ability to manage our common law strategy and legal panel. She is also responsible for providing legal advice and strategy to the business, the WorkCover Board and engaging with external stakeholders. Janine is also the company secretary.
Emma is a trusted, authentic leader who displays personal commitment and inspires others, leading with a vision that values people. With over 13 years’ experience in corporate services and human resources within the utilities and insurance industries, she builds and leads high performing and diverse teams with a strong focus on culture and employee experience. As Chief People Officer, Emma leads the People Group, a team that is driven to transform WorkCover into a contemporary organisation that’s highly adaptive for the future of work.
Barb is an accomplished Executive Leader and industry expert with over 20 years’ experience in claims management. As Chief New Claims Officer, Barb’s focus is on improving the registration, determination and onboarding of customers as they start their claims journey with us. She is dedicated to supporting innovative ideas and streamlining processes to allow her teams to deliver high quality
and efficient services. Barb is passionate about supporting people to develop and achieve their best in a performance and customer focused culture.
Leah is a highly-regarded insurance executive with extensive experience in life insurance and superannuation claims spanning more than 30 years. Leah has previously held roles at Commonwealth Bank’s CommInsure division and with Australian Retirement Trust. Leah brings to her role of Chief Claims Management Officer a broad skillset in claims management, underwriting, operations and risk management and is committed to making a positive difference to our customers. A passionate leader, Leah loves to create stimulating, innovative and dynamic environments and driving positive culture and engagement with her team and the broader organisation.
Angela is an experienced IT and digital executive who specialises in developing enterprise strategy, operating model design and digital and business transformation. Since beginning her career as a technical specialist, Angela has spent the past 20+ years in strategic business advisory and senior leadership roles in both the public and private sectors. Angela is passionate about building high performing teams by integrating business and technology teams together to deliver on enterprise strategic goals. She is a graduate and member of the Chief Executive Women's Program.
Marc has more than 20 years’ experience in injury management and prevention. He has previously held senior roles at WorkCover Queensland, the Office of Industrial Relations and was previously the Queensland member of the Heads of WorkSafe Authorities. Marc leads the Partnerships and Relationships Group, focusing on building trusted networks, engaging our stakeholders and industry associations to help support and deliver strategic and sustainable outcomes for our customers.