People and Talent Development Advisory Council (PATDAC)

Angela joined Sedgwick in January 2022 with over 20 years’ experience in People & Culture across financial services, telecommunications, not-for-profit and assistance services. 

Previously Angela has held executive and specialist leadership roles in Organisational Development, Human Resources and Corporate Operations. 

Angela is currently Director – Capability and Strategy, leading Sedgwick University Australia’s development and growth of colleagues, industry capability advancement, and enterprise project 

Sonya’s a seasoned People and Culture leader with over 20 years’ experience across the legal and insurance sectors in Australia and New Zealand. Currently Executive Manager - People at IAG NZ, she leads strategic workforce initiatives and organisational development and design across the New Zealand business.

Prior to this, she’s held senior roles spanning HR business partnering, organisational design, learning and capability development, talent, and performance.

Sonya’s an advocate of growth and development, and passionate about advancing New Zealand’s workforce and customer needs. A previous Chair of the Insurance Council of NZ’s Employment & Education Committee, she’s committed to working with others across the sector to advocate for, and advance, industry capability and talent development.

Outside of her corporate career, Sonya co-owns a small plumbing business, and is a keen photographer, cook, and grower of chillies.

Stephen’s career and experience spans over 45 years in financial services and the general insurance industry holding roles in all facets of the industry.
 
He currently holds the role of Compliance Manager – Training at Hollard Insurance Australia, one of Australia’s top 5 insurers. Previous job roles include Risk, Compliance and Training Manager, Operations Manager, Personal Lines Underwriting Manager, Commercial and Motor Underwriting Superintendent and L&D Consultant involved in all facets of training at both a national and regional level and in particular the areas of technical and compliance training.
 
Stephen’s contributions to the industry have included serving on various industry discussion groups including the Sydney Motor Underwriters Group (SMUG) and the Domestic Underwriters Group and has been a committee member of PATDAC since its inception in 2004 when it was previously known as the Corporate Members Advisory Committee, CMAC. He has also provided subject matter expert services to ANZIIF as a member for over 40 years.
 
Stephen has also previously held a part time teaching role for 17 years at TAFE NSW’s Western Sydney Institute focussing on the design and delivery of their Cert III, Cert IV, and Diploma of General Insurance (which included ASIC’s Tier 2 and Tier 1 units of competency) programs. He also provides facilitation, subject matter expert and assessing/tutoring services to Kaplan Australia.
 
Stephen currently holds a Diploma of General Insurance, a TAE40110 Cert IV in Training and Assessment, and is a current Senior Associate and Certified Insurance Professional (CIP) with ANZIIF.

Colin Sargent is QBE’s Regional Head of Learning and Modernisation Capability, based in Sydney. He leads scalable capability programs that help people perform, adapt and thrive, readying for the future. With over 20 years in Insurance, and a career spanning Europe and Australia Pacific, Colin brings a depth of industry experience into his approach to building skills.

Aligning skills to strategy, he helps organisations and people develop and adapt for the emerging skills required, whether technical or more human centred. Colin is passionate about helping people become the best version of themselves, and is known for innovative, human-centred approaches to how capability is built.

Sarah Walsh - Head of Talent & Leadership, L&D at Gallagher is an experienced HR Leader with a focus on people strategy in managing and executing talent and organisational effectiveness, leadership development, talent management, OD and learning to support business growth and employee engagement.

Sarah is involved in designing and implementing programs that enhance leadership capabilities, foster career development, and align workforce strategies at Gallagher. Previously, she has worked across a diverse range of industries such as Legal, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Research and Media organisations.