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GALLAGHER Bassett Australia (GB) has appointed Tanya Ward as chief financial officer (CFO).
A company spokesperson said Ms Ward’s new role would help to strengthen the organisation’s executive leadership team as it continues to focus on innovation, smarter ways of working and strong business outcomes.
Ms Ward brings more than 20 years of finance leadership to her new role, having previously held executive roles in the infrastructure, financial services and technology sectors, building deep expertise in financial stewardship, governance and strategic transformation. She is a Chartered Accountant and CPA. 
Prior to joining Gallagher Bassett, Ms Ward led end-to-end finance operations as general manager–finance at Queensland Airports Limited. She has also previously held senior finance leadership roles at Westpac and Pepper Financial Group.
Although new to the claims management sector, Ms Ward said she saw an opportunity to help bring a fresh perspective to the industry.
“Claims is a new space for me,” Ms Ward said. “It’s a complex sector, centred around teams that support customers in their time of need — meaningful work that happens at scale. My role as CFO is at the intersection where financial stewardship, operational rhythm and people outcomes meet.”
“Often, the best opportunities come from looking at established processes with fresh eyes and asking, ‘Is there a better way?’ I’m naturally drawn to where technology can remove friction, reduce manual effort, and free people up to focus on clients and outcomes.”
As CFO, Tanya Ward plans to focus on building strong relationships across the Australian operations and client base, while developing a deep understanding of the organisation’s strategic opportunities and commercial landscape.
Along with her business acumen, Ms Ward also brings a passion for diversity and mentorship with her to Gallagher Bassett, and hopes to continue supporting the development of women in leadership roles.
“I’ve seen how mentoring can shift confidence, build capability and open pathways,”Ms Ward said. “Diversity in leadership supports diversity of thought, which ultimately leads to stronger teams and better decision making.”
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