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Tara Cahill

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Chief Risk Officer APAC at Bupa
📍 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Tara Cahill is the Chief Risk Officer for Bupa Asia Pacific, bringing over 25 years of global experience in risk management, consulting, and banking. Her career includes senior leadership roles at Commonwealth Bank and Westpac. She holds an MBA from Imperial College London and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Outside of her core responsibilities, Tara is focused on building strong team cultures and is interested in innovation and workplace wellbeing. She actively participates in leadership development programs and enjoys engaging her team in health-focused activities, such as community walks.

She recently completed the Singularity Executive Program in Silicon Valley, exploring exponential technologies and innovation mindsets.

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Experience
30 Years
Current Role
Chief Risk Officer APAC
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Exponential Technologies
Explored exponential technologies and innovation mindsets at the Singularity Executive Program in Silicon Valley.
AI in Risk
Participated in a GRC conference panel where she discussed the impact of AI on risk management priorities.
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Career

Work history

1-2024
Chief Risk Officer APAC
Bupa
8-2018 - 1-2024
Chief Risk Officer, Technology and Operations
Commonwealth Bank
5-2015 - 8-2018
Group General Manager, Operational Risk, Financial Crime and Assurance
Westpac
3-2011 - 5-2015
Chief Risk Officer, Group Services
Westpac
6-2008 - 3-2011
Group Head of Operational Risk
Westpac
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Media appearances

Bupa APAC announces changes to Executive Leadership Team. Featured in Bupa (media.bupa.com.au)
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Education
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Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business Studies
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Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD)
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