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Sue Houghton

Pioneer · DISC type dsi
Chief Executive Officer at QBE Insurance Australia Pacific
📍 Greater Sydney Area, Australia

Sue Houghton is the Chief Executive Officer of QBE Australia Pacific, a highly regarded leader with over two decades of experience in the financial services sector. A purpose-driven executive, she is known for championing customer-centric thinking and fostering inclusive, high-performing teams. She previously served as President of the Insurance Council of Australia.

Sue is a passionate advocate for gender equality and female leadership, demonstrated through her active membership in the Champions of Change Coalition. She draws on her history degree daily, using storytelling and an understanding of human nature to navigate change and shape her leadership style.

She believes leadership is about creating momentum that others can carry forward, aiming to nudge the world in a better direction.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Sydney Area, Australia
Personality Overview

How Sue shows up

Decisive But Friendly
Friendly But Fast
Dynamic But Sincere

They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders) If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product

Priorities

Topics Sue cares about

Climate Change Action
Advocates for the insurance industry's role in supporting community resilience and an orderly transition to a net-zero economy, as highlighted in her support for the ICA's roadmap.
Diversity & Inclusion
A passionate advocate for female leadership and equality, she is an active member of the Champions of Change Coalition, working to advance gender equity.
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Career

Work history

8-2021
Chief Executive Officer
QBE Insurance Australia Pacific
7-2021
Member
Champions of Change Coalition
6-2018
Director and immediate past president
Insurance Council of Australia
3-2016 - 7-2021
General Manager, Insurance
BT Financial Group
6-2014 - 1-2016
Chief Financial and Operating Officer
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2012 - 2012
AMP
INSEAD
Education details unavailable
ICAEW
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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