Business Made Personal Podcast - Prue Willsford

“There is literally a job in insurance for any single person who has a tertiary qualification.”

As the first in her family to obtain a formal qualification, Prue Willsford lives and breathes education. In this podcast Prue also discusses taking risks, backing yourself in and the part men can play in assisting women to develop their careers.

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About Prue Willsford:

Prue attended the Queensland University of Technology, graduating with a Bachelor of Laws. Prior to her appointment as ANZIIF CEO, she was the General Manager, Corporate Operations at State Trustees, a role which included the oversight of Finance, Technology, Legal, Compliance, and Investments in a highly complex, medium size financial services company.

She has over 20 years’ experience in the financial services sector, including management accounting at Macquarie Bank and policy development at Investment Funds and Superannuation Association.

She has also held leadership roles in financial services product development, marketing and operations at Colonial Mutual and National Australia Bank. Prue was the Deputy Chancellor of Victoria University and the Chairman of the Resources Committee and is currently a Board member at Citywide Service Solutions.

Meet the host: 

Mark Silveira

B.Bus (Ins), Cert Mgt

Mark Silveira is an experienced Presenter, Master of Ceremonies and an insurance professional with over 40 years in the business. His understanding of the insurance landscape enables him to ask the pertinent questions of podcast guests to assist those listening to learn from and advance their own careers.

Business Background:

• Managing Director of The Lionheart Group – consulting service to the financial services sector
• Head of Sales – TravelCard real-time travel insurance
• General Manager – Coveright Insurance Brokers
• National Marketing Director – Steamatic disaster restoration and recovery
• Chief Executive Officer – AFMA IAAA insurance authorised representative group
• General Manager – Steadfast insurance broking group