We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Vanessa Leishman as the new Chief Risk Officer at AA Insurance.
Vanessa’s appointment follows a period of significant change within the insurance sector, during which the business has expanded to a level where a dedicated CRO is now essential.
AA Insurance CEO, Michelle James said, “We are delighted to welcome Vanessa to our leadership team. Her deep understanding of risk and compliance will be instrumental in ensuring we continue to safeguard our business, customers and communities as we navigate a fast-evolving risk landscape.”
Vanessa is an experienced enterprise leader and joins AA Insurance direct from ASB. She has worked across all three lines of defence and brings a wealth of multi-sector experience, having also held roles at ANZ, Fairfax Media, Spark New Zealand and PWC. She is a values-driven leader, with a reputation for building high performing and engaged teams.
“I am thrilled to be joining the AA Insurance team. AA Insurance is an iconic and trusted brand that is committed to maintaining the highest standards in risk management and sees this as a key enabler for driving great customer and people experiences. I look forward to contributing to the great work already underway by Michelle and the wider team,” Vanessa Leishman, Chief Risk Officer, AA Insurance
This search was successfully led by David Ziebart, Tribe Leadership Executive Search Head of Commerce & Private Equity, in partnership with AA Insurance.
Please join us in congratulating Vanessa as she embarks on her new role, helping to guide AA Insurance towards continued success.
About AA Insurance
AA Insurance is an independently operated, New Zealand-based joint venture between the New Zealand Automobile Association Limited (NZAA) and Vero Insurance New Zealand Limited (VINZL). AA Insurance has been offering general insurance to New Zealanders for 30 years. They pride themselves on always having Kiwis in mind by offering products that have been developed in New Zealand. Furthermore, they provide competitive and flexible cover while putting customer service at the center of their business, which is why AA Insurance has been recognised by their customers in the Reader’s Digest Quality Service Awards. They have been awarded gold for Car Insurance for the tenth consecutive year and gold for four years in a row for Home & Contents Insurance.
