Executive Director of Growth and Innovation

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeStrategist Full time $120,000 - $180,000
Job Overview

This executive role reports to the CEO with enterprise-wide impact across Aon and close collaboration with Pacific/APAC/Global teams.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic direction of a combined national portfolio across M&A, Cyber, Trade Credit, Surety and Financial Institutions.
  • Lead and collaborate with Specialty business leaders to grow and accelerate opportunities in conjunction with other Aon business lines.
  • Develop and implement segment strategies with the National Leadership Team, Global & Corporate and the CCO to drive revenue growth and profitability in priority clients and segments.
  • Identify market opportunities, emerging risks and growth areas, driving innovation in product, service and delivery.
  • Be accountable for revenue performance, client profitability, client service levels and client satisfaction across Specialties.
  • Own portfolio growth for both New/New sales and New/Existing solution-line sales to meet targets.
  • Embed operational standard methodology, including Delivering Aon United (DAU) and Aon Client Leadership (ACL) models.
  • Lead matrix coordination and tackle customer concerns within the segment to secure alignment and execution.
  • Lead, mentor and develop high-performing teams across specialties, encouraging collaboration and accountability.
  • Align the People Strategy to business outcomes: goal setting and PMA reviews, colleague engagement, talent and succession, remuneration, and development planning.
  • Operational excellence: ensure robust governance, risk management and regulatory compliance; drive efficiencies and digital transformation using Aon tools (e.g., AI, Analysers).
  • Transformation and change: embed a growth mindset, innovation, continuous improvement and customer-centricity across the enterprise.
  • Risk and compliance: ensure all growth activities adhere to Australian regulations and Aon's risk standards and policies.
Qualifications and Experience
  • Entrepreneurial bias for action; growth and improvement approach; strong commercial competence; high personal motivation and work ethic.
  • Strong influencing and negotiation skills; advanced partner management across clients, markets and internal leaders.
  • Excellent presentation and communication; adaptability, resilience and flexibility; humility, empathy and an open-minded approach.
  • Background in specialty insurance or adjacent financial/professional services leading multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Tier 1 broking compliance (PS146) or the ability to obtain within agreed timeframes.

About You

We are looking for a seasoned professional with a proven track record of success in leading cross-functional teams and driving business growth. If you have a passion for innovation, customer-centricity, and operational excellence, we encourage you to apply.

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