Executive Management
Our Executive Management team includes the CEO, Michael Pennisi 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 Deliver with heart, Own the outcome, Better together, and Unlock what's possible.
Michael is an experienced chief executive with more than 30 years’ experience in CEO and executive roles in the financial services sector, including superannuation, insurance and investments. He has a proven track record of authentic, values-based and purpose-led leadership driving transformational change in large, complex businesses through strategy, exceptional delivery and broad engagement.
Michael has a strong commitment to serving the needs of customers and the community. His deep knowledge of insurance and strong relationships with stakeholders are invaluable as WorkCover builds on a proud history as one of Australia’s strongest performing workers’ compensation insurers.
Karin is a highly experienced executive with over 20 years of experience in leading multi-faceted organisations through complex transformation and change. She has a proven track record in delivery of exceptional customer and organisational outcomes in financial services and insurance organisations. Her focus is on operational excellence, technology enablement and customer alignment to ensure WorkCover is best placed to deliver on our important role for Queensland now, and into the future.
Garnett is an experienced executive with over 25 years of experience in financial services, overseeing all aspects of finance and investments including taxation, financial planning and analysis, actuarial, and investment governance. With a solid track record of driving transformational change, mergers and acquisitions, and delivering improved financial sustainability, Garnett brings a blend of strategic vision, innovative thinking, and authentic leadership to this role. He is dedicated to governance, serving internal and external stakeholders, streamlining processes through technology and fostering a collaborative culture. Garnett feels privileged to support the purposeful work that WorkCover does for Queensland workers and employers.
Debra is a purpose led, future focused Chief People Officer and Board Director with a strong record of partnering with Boards and Executive teams to deliver enterprise transformation and shape high performing, people centred organisations. Her career spans dynamic and complex environments across multiple sectors, in which she has played a significant role in organisational success.
Debra’s portfolio encompasses Strategy, the Enterprise Portfolio Management Office, and People. She is a passionate advocate for the employee experience and is deeply committed to fostering a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful impact. Debra recognises the vital contribution the WorkCover team makes to workers, employers, and the broader Queensland community, and she is dedicated to building the culture, capability, and strategic alignment needed to deliver exceptional outcomes.