Tara Cahill

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Chief Risk Officer APAC at Bupa

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Overview

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.

Personality Overview

Fast Adopter

Generous

Decisive

They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.  They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.

Topics They Care About

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.
Operational Resilience
A key topic from her recent panel discussion, highlighting its importance in a rapidly shifting global landscape.

Media Appearances

Bupa APAC announces changes to Executive Leadership Team. Featured in Bupa (media.bupa.com.au)

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Work History

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

Education

Education details unavailable from Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business Studies
Education details unavailable from Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD)

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Exp : 30 Location : Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chief Risk Officer APAC at Bupa
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Insights For Selling To Tara

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation
  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product
  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product

DONT's

  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Tara is

  • Belief in the value of the product, relationship and a sense of accomplishment matter the most.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Tara

  • They are not shy of saying no if they do not develop trust in your product.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Tara move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Tara take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Tara

Personality Compatibility


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