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Joanne Walker

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Chief Information Officer at Allianz Australia
📍 Greater Sydney Area, Australia

Joanne is the Chief Information Officer at Allianz Australia, bringing extensive experience in leading large-scale technology and digital transformations across the financial services sector. An alumna of The University of Manchester, her expertise is in shaping strategic business and technology outcomes at major organizations like EY and Westpac.

She is a strong advocate for workplace diversity and inclusion, with a particular focus on supporting women in technology. This commitment is highlighted by her authorship of a "Women in Technology Blog" and her vocal support for robust diversity strategies in the corporate world.

In February 2026, Joanne served as a judge for the InsurtechLIVE26 competition, evaluating the next wave of industry innovators.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Chief Information Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Sydney Area, Australia
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Insurtech Innovation
Demonstrates active engagement with the startup ecosystem by serving as a judge at the InsurtechLIVE26 pitch competition.
FS Digital Transformation
Her career is centered on leading complex technology and business transformation programs at major financial institutions like Allianz, EY, and Westpac.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
Chief Information Officer
Allianz Australia
11-2021 - 7-2025
Lead Partner (Oceania FSO Tech Consulting)
EY
3-2019 - 11-2021
CIO Mortgages, IT Director Core Systems and Transformation
Westpac
11-2017 - 3-2019
Head of Transactional Banking Transformation (Digital, Payments and Merchants)
Westpac
11-2016 - 11-2017
CIO, St George Banking Group, Retail
Westpac
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Media appearances

Joanne Walker named Chief Information Officer at Allianz Australia. Featured in Reinasia
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Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
The University of Manchester
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