Headquarters:

316 Portrush Rd, Marryatville, SA 5068

Year founded:

1905

Number of employees:

150

Phone:

833 44200

Email:

info@loreto.sa.edu.au

Website:

loreto.sa.edu.au

LinkedIn:

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“We prioritise embracing cutting-edge technologies, creative problem solving and continuous improvement to enhance our premium funding solutions and provide exceptional value to our clients”

Kylie McCullah

Principal

Mel Pedavoli

Assistant Principal – Pedagogy and Academics

Lisa Sexton

Assistant Principal – Head of Junior School

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Kylie McCullah is a highly experienced educational leader with more than 20 years across both Sydney’s independent and systemic school sectors. She began her career as a technology teacher, quickly progressing into key leadership roles such as year coordinator, head of department and director of studies. Before joining Loreto College Marryatville, McCullah was head of academics (deputy headmistress) at St Catherine’s School, Sydney, where she led academic and learning culture for eight years. McCullah is deeply passionate about girls’ education, believing it develops leadership, confidence and self-efficacy – qualities that empower young women to succeed.

Principal

Kylie McCullah

Mel Pedavoli is the assistant principal of pedagogy and academic leadership at Loreto College Marryatville. With 16 years of teaching experience, she is dedicated to fostering a culture of lifelong learning and educational excellence. She has held key leadership roles, including head of drama and theatre production at Pymble Ladies’ College and head of teacher development and head of English at St Catherine’s, Sydney. Her diverse background spans several leading schools in Sydney. Pedavoli holds a Master of Educational Learning and Leadership from UTS and a Bachelor of Education with First Class Honours from Sydney University and is known for empowering others and driving positive change.

Assistant Principal – Pedagogy and Academics

Mel Pedavoli

Lisa Sexton is a passionate and highly respected educational leader with over 30 years of experience in independent Catholic and government schools. As assistant principal – head of junior school at Loreto College Marryatville, she is known for her visionary leadership, strong values, and commitment to educational excellence. Sexton is a graduate of the Executive Leadership Colloquium (NESLI) and is recognised for her strategic insight and dedication to whole-child development. During her 18 years at Saint Ignatius’ College, she served as director of junior primary and received the esteemed Praestans Award. Sexton’s career reflects her deep commitment to nurturing young learners holistically.

Assistant Principal – Head of Junior School

Lisa Sexton

BRETT BASTOW, IQUMULATE PREMIUM FUNDINGs

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Martina O'Connell

Assistant Principal – Mission and Identity

With 25 years dedicated to Catholic education, Martina O'Connell is deeply passionate about nurturing young people through a values-driven, holistic approach. Her career has taken her across both international and interstate school communities, enriching her appreciation for diversity and inclusion. O'Connell has thrived in a range of leadership roles – head of department, learning area leader for religious education, religious education coordinator, pastoral care coordinator and director of mission – always striving to support students’ academic and spiritual growth. Currently pursuing a Master of Religious Education, she remains committed to ongoing learning, drawing on contemporary theology and pedagogy to inspire and guide the next generation.

Assistant Principal – Mission and Identity

Martina O'Connell

Suzie Crowe

Assistant Principal - Wellbeing and Engagement

Suzie brings more than two decades of experience in education, most recently serving as Assistant Deputy Principal at Prescott College Southern. Throughout her career, she has led in student engagement, restorative practices, and educational leadership, all of which will be instrumental as she oversees the vision and evolution of our award-winning SEAD (Social, Emotional & Academic Development) program.

Assistant Principal - Wellbeing and Engagement

Suzie Crowe

Stevens & Associates Lawyers is a leading and trusted employment law firm based in Sydney known for delivering high-quality legal expertise in the area of employment law and industrial relations across Australia, alongside a proven track record of effectively and swiftly resolving a variety of workplace law issues. In the past year, the firm’s growth has been notable. It has: • experienced a 213% growth in the number of client matters, increasing from 149 client matters in the 2022 financial year to 390 client matters in the 2023 financial year • improved its online visibility, leading to over 50 online enquiries each month and a conversion rate of client leads of up to 40% • significantly expanded the breadth and type of matters that it advises on day to day, which has increased the firm’s skillsets, diversity and resilience • expanded its community outreach by collaborating with local Sydney venues for client seminars and continuing active participation in a Sydney small/family business group Stevens & Associates Lawyers has adapted to digital trends by implementing an effective strategy with SEO and web design, resulting in a structural shift that has seen increased representation of employees where the firm previously mainly advised employers. The firm’s recognition as a “Fast Firm” attests to its momentum in the employment law space.

“IQumulate is on a technology journey, and we’re just getting started”

Wayne Tower, IQumulate Premium Funding

Liviu (Liv) Marciu

Chief Technology Officer

Matthew Westwood-Hill

Chief Information Security Officer

Kathy Pallasis

Manager, Human Resources

Pam Chhabra

Manager – Residential Strata

Liviu Marciu, chief technology officer at Frontier Software, leads the company’s digital transformation and innovation strategy from Melbourne. With deep expertise in software engineering and enterprise architecture, he drives platform scalability, security, and performance. Marciu collaborates with senior leaders like Nick Southcombe to align technology with business goals, oversees software development and infrastructure, and fosters a culture of technical excellence. He plays a key role in vendor partnerships and emerging tech integration. With a software engineering degree and an MBA from Melbourne Business School, Marciu is a strategic communicator and thought leader in HR tech, data security and agile delivery.

Chief Technology Officer

Liviu (Liv) Marciu

Matthew Westwood-Hill is a seasoned cyber security leader with over 20 years’ experience in digital forensics, incident response and information security. He has led teams at SBS, CyberCX, and Ernst & Young, managing major incidents and aligning security strategies with business goals. Westwood-Hill is known for his innovative, risk-reducing solutions and clear communication with executives and regulators. He drives awareness, compliance and resilience through training, policy and strategic planning. A frequent speaker and media contributor, he holds advanced qualifications in cyber security and digital forensics and is a recognised expert witness committed to continuous learning and emerging threat readiness.

Chief Information Security Officer

Matthew Westwood-Hill

Kathy Pallasis, manager, human resources at Frontier Software, leads HR strategy and operations from Melbourne. She oversees policy development, employee relations, and internal communications, working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams. Pallasis is known for her clear, responsive communication and collaborative approach. She manages employee records, supports strategic planning and coordinates workplace logistics. With experience in enterprise software, payroll systems and governance, Pallasis is a trusted resource for internal stakeholders. She holds a humanities degree, is a member of AHRI, and actively contributes to continuous improvement and inclusive workplace practices through policy and operational leadership.

Manager, Human Resources

Kathy Pallasis

Stephen McMillan first entered the financial services Industry when he joined GE Capital as a finance analyst in 2008, from which he progressed through roles working both onshore and offshore. From there, he moved into Pacific Premium Funding as a financial planning and analysis leader in 2012 and was a key resource in the evolution of the business, first with the successful sale to Macquarie Pacific Funding and then the following progression into IQumulate Premium Funding, where he is now the commercial manager. As commercial manager, McMillan leads a team that is responsible for commercial analysis and business support, identifying and reporting improvement initiatives, and the securitization and treasury functions of the business.

Commercial Manager

Stephen McMillan

One culmination of these efforts has been the real-world, needs-based IQEdge solution. A one-stop online quoting tool designed for both the Australian and New Zealand markets, IQEdge delivers quotes in under 60 seconds. Plus, the solution offers quote comparison and quote versioning capabilities, enabling users to review vital historical and financial data in a single page view. IQEdge can streamline and automate application processing, underwriting document verification and payment collection, cutting the need for manual labour and minimising processing errors. A digital “self-service” platform, IQEdge, reduces the need for customer and administrative support. Meanwhile, borrowers can access their accounts, make payments and manage their policies independently and through sales and support teams, which are always available for further assistance. “We’ve created a quality platform that simplifies the quoting process yet amplifies the customer experience,” says Gordon. “It’s a real game changer.” IQumulate offers an online digital quoting tool to clients. The best-in-market solution enables IQumulate to tailor funding offerings to brokers that align with their prefered distribution channel.

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What does IQumulate have in mind for the future? “IQumulate is on a technology journey, and we’re just getting started,” says Wayne Tower, CEO. “Through continuous engagement with our clients, partners, marketplace and industry, we will listen to the needs as they arise and position our business to be agile and respond to changes as they occur. “Faster decision-making innovations such as AI-powered decision support systems can expedite the underwriting and approval process, leading to quicker responses to clients. This can improve client satisfaction and potentially attract more business, creating a competitive advantage with the potential to allow IQumulate to command premium pricing or capture a larger market share. “As forward-thinkers with a digital and ‘do it better’ mindset, we collectively and proactively look to learn and improve on our customer experience for our clients, paving the way for successful business outcomes for our clients and our business in the coming years ahead. “We’re excited for the future and look forward to what’s on the horizon.”

Adam Basaldella

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Claire Watson

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“Our mindset is simple. Keep building a single global standard for lawful, source-verified screening, and make it faster, clearer and easier to use”

Daniel Callaghan, Veremark

“We verify facts at source and standardise lawful screening wherever you hire, so offers move sooner, exceptions drop and managers get decisions they can stand behind, while candidates get a clear, respectful experience”

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Ivan Verescuk

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director

Shaun O’Brien

Head of Underwriting

Emily Walker

Head of Strata and Development

Rex Oakman

Head of Operations and Risk

Sandy Newton

Head of Underwriting

Andrew Mitchell

Manager – NSW

Michael Prokopis

Manager – Southern Region

Pam Chhabra

Manager – Residential Strata

Jeffrey Valdivia

Manager – Commercial Strata

Adam Basaldella

Manager – Claims

Loreto College Marryatville stands as one of Australia’s leading schools, renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, holistic student development and an inclusive community. Rooted in the Mary Ward tradition, the all-girls College’s culture is defined by student leadership, academic achievement and wellbeing, all underpinned by the core Loreto values: freedom justice sincerity verity felicity At Loreto, academic learning is relational. Whether through classroom instruction, co-curricular opportunities or the informal spaces where ideas take root, deep learning is possible because it is supported by expert teachers, thoughtful design and a community that believes in the power of education to transform lives. Leadership opportunities begin in Junior School and culminate in the Senior Student Leadership, with programs such as the Year 11 Leadership Day fostering connections with past student leaders and nurturing the next generation of changemakers. Academic development is dynamic, shaped by curiosity and rigour. Students engage in AI literacy workshops, wide reading programs, NAPLAN preparation and workshops on financial skills and digital safety. Learning is supported by expert teachers and thoughtful design, ensuring every student is challenged and cared for. Wellbeing is central to the Loreto experience. The SEAD (Social, Emotional and Academic Development) program, regular check-ins, reflection days and retreats help students build resilience, self-awareness and emotional literacy. Events such as Mission Day unite the community in service and fundraising, while the camp program from Year 3 to Year 11 fosters teamwork. Each year, the College focuses on a core Mary Ward value, ensuring students grow into compassionate, principled young women ready to make a positive impact. In the past 10 years, the College has undergone transformational change, including major campus redevelopments and the creation of state-of-the-art learning environments. Successive College leaders have ensured Loreto’s mission remains at the heart of every strategic initiative, a tradition continued today under current leadership. The College’s holistic approach is evident in its diverse co-curricular offerings, from chess club and debating to performing arts, da Vinci Decathlon and the Ethics Olympiad. In addition, there is a broad sporting program of netball, AFLW, soccer, rowing, basketball, aerobics and more. The immersive Lumination Learning Lab, launched in 2023, integrates VR into teaching, preparing students for the tech-rich world. The Loreto Analytics platform enables personalised learning and student tracking, supporting every girl’s growth with real-time data, with students also able to monitor and review their own academic progress. Loreto Marryatville’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is demonstrated through its Reconciliation Action Plan, designed to build respect and create meaningful opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. There is also a vibrant boarding community and tailored support for international students as the College prepares students to become global citizens. At Loreto, relationships are at the heart of everything. Students and educators experience a culture of collaboration, trust and continuous growth. The school’s strategy focuses on optimising learning experiences and forming young women as leaders and agents of change, ensuring it remains a beacon of excellence in Australian education.

IQumulate invests in education and people, which are vital to attracting new business and talent to the company. “We have long tenures for several of our key staff, including some in leadership positions, and this sound working knowledge of our business, practices and industry provides great insights and a wealth of experience to offer our clients,” says Bastow. “Our new head of sales, Graeme Gordon, formerly manager for New Zealand, joins us in Australia to drive our sales strategy and lead our team to successful outcomes for our clients and our business. We look forward to great things ahead with Graeme as he continues to be active and present in the New Zealand market as well as building sound working relationships and new connections in Australia.” Clients can also expect a lot from working with IQumulate. “Through active engagement with our trusted broker network, IQumulate provides relevant information, education and training content,” says Graeme Gordon, head of sales. “Our clients can expect IQumulate to support their business in several ways, providing an understanding of what premium funding solutions are available and how IQumulate can spread the cost of insurance and help borrowers get the right level of insurance cover to free up their cash flow for other expenses or business growth opportunities. Premium funding is often considered a tool for those who simply cannot afford to pay their premiums in full. While this is certainly a significant driver for many, it is also successfully used by profitable companies who use premium funding to manage their cash flows more wisely or better manage their liquidity.”

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