Headquarters:
4-54 Sheehy Road, White Rock, Qld 4868
Year founded:
1983
Number of employees:
200
Phone:
0740 368 111
Email:
marketing@tas.qld.edu.au
Website:
tas.qld.edu.au
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/company/trinity-anglican-school
“We put our customers at the centre of our business, responding to brokers in a proactive and timely manner and working with the customer to understand their unique risk profile and tailor appropriate solutions”
Erica Kofie, QBE
Peter Gazzola
Head of Primary
Michelle Breen
Deputy Head of Primary
Sarah Stokes
Director of Learning and Teaching
(Primary Years) and Teaching Hub Coordinator
Leadership
Peter Gazzola is an experienced leader in the education sector, specialising in driving innovative programs and leveraging data to enhance educational outcomes. His career has been dedicated to implementing forward-thinking initiatives that boost student engagement and academic success.
Gazzola excels at using data-driven insights to inform decision-making, shaping programs that align with institutional goals and student needs. Known for his strategic approach and collaborative spirit, he has played a key role in delivering measurable improvements in learning environments, ensuring that schools are well-prepared to meet the evolving demands of modern education.
Head of Primary
Peter Gazzola
As an award-winning educator, Michelle Breen has honed her leadership strengths through decades of teaching in diverse environments. In 2020, she was recognised with two prestigious awards for excellence in teaching: the Noreen Wilcox Award from the Australian College of Educators and an Excellence Award from the Australian Education Awards.
Holding a Master of Education, Breen brings over 30 years of experience across both independent and government sectors, teaching in various rural and metropolitan settings from Prep to Secondary. Her roles have included numeracy coach, mentor, assistant principal and education officer for a large National Park.
Breen is deeply passionate about education, focusing on engaging students, teachers and parents while building strong relationships within the school community.
Deputy Head of Primary
Michelle Breen
With over 12 years in leadership and 20 years in education, Sarah Stokes is dedicated to transforming learning at Bishop Druitt College. She leads initiatives like Investigations, Kaizen, Designing for Deep Learning and the Adventure Playground, driving innovation and continuous improvement. Stokes’ passion is creating an inclusive school environment where students, teachers, and parents feel valued and connected. With a focus on curriculum development and student wellbeing, she builds strong relationships, supports staff growth and fosters a culture of belonging and excellence, ensuring the best outcomes for all students.
Director of Learning and Teaching (Primary Years)
and Teaching Hub Coordinator
Sarah Stokes
“We put our customers at the centre of our business, responding to brokers in a proactive and timely manner and working with the customer to understand their unique risk profile and tailor appropriate solutions”
Erica Kofie, QBE
“We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations”
Erica Kofie, QBE
Leadership
“We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations”
Erica Kofie, QBE
“We put our customers at the centre of our business, responding to brokers in a proactive and timely manner and working with the customer to understand their unique risk profile and tailor appropriate solutions”
Erica Kofie, QBE
Leadership
Sue O'Connor
Director of Student Wellbeing K-12
Sue O'Connor is the director of student wellbeing K-12 at Bishop Druitt College, where she has devoted 25 years to fostering student wellbeing. Originally a hospitality teacher, her passion for creating a positive school environment led her to introduce initiatives like Barkley, the Wellbeing Support dog, to enhance student happiness. O'Connor aims to help students reach their intellectual, spiritual, physical, emotional and social potential. Her focus on wellbeing encourages students to be responsible, make informed choices and understand their rights and responsibilities while fostering respect for others.
Director of Student Wellbeing K-12
Sue O'Connor
Lyndal Runge
Deputy Principal – Secondary
With extensive experience spanning both the Catholic and independent education sectors across Australia, Lyndal Runge is proud to contribute her expertise to an award-winning, 5-staff Innovative School team. In her role as deputy principal – secondary at Balcombe Grammar, she works to empower the school’s staff to cultivate adaptability and innovation across all aspects of secondary school. Runge is dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of both educators and students, eagerly taking on the task of leading innovation in alignment with the school’s strategic vision. Her passion for the future of education shines through as she strives to create an educational environment that encourages all community members to embrace the excitement and challenges of tomorrow.
Deputy Principal – Secondary
Lyndal Runge
Trinity Anglican School (TAS) is a leading independent school in Cairns, Queensland, offering education from Early Learning through Year 12. With campuses at White Rock and Kewarra Beach, TAS is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, innovative programs and values-based education grounded in the Anglican tradition.
The school’s mission, encapsulated in its tagline “Inspiring the Curious,” encourages students to explore their potential in a supportive and nurturing environment. TAS provides a wide range of opportunities in academics, sports, the arts and outdoor education. Through a holistic approach, it nurtures well-rounded students, preparing them for future success while fostering confidence, compassion and a strong commitment to community.
“We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations”
Erica Kofie, QBE
Kylie Quinlivan
General Counsel and Company Secretary
Keith Schlosser
Global Chief Information Officer
Dan Draper
Group Chief Underwriting Officer
Simon Williams
Chief Strategy & Distribution Officer, Arch Insurance International
and Active Underwriter, Syndicate 1955
Kylie Quinlivan is general counsel and company secretary of hipages Group and a member of the executive team. This is her second role as general counsel of an ASX-listed company. Quinlivan is a top-tier trained corporate lawyer with over 17 years of experience in public and private M&A/transactional work, fundraising, and corporate governance. She is commercially oriented, curious, and with a demonstrated ability to understand complex matters quickly and communicate simply. Quinlivan is excited by hipages’ growth potential, its entrepreneurial spirit and conviction for creating a unique culture. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce/Laws (Honours) and a Master of Laws from the University of Sydney.
General Counsel and Company Secretary
Kylie Quinlivan
Keith Schlosser is global chief information officer at AXIS Capital, where he leads the company’s global information technology and data strategy. He is also responsible for driving change throughout the organisation by delivering high-quality, future-oriented IT services in line with AXIS Capital’s business strategy. Schlosser has more than 30 years of insurance industry experience, spanning roles in information technology, business solutions, marketing and sales. Prior to AXIS, he served as chief information officer for Chubb’s Overseas General Insurance division, where he spearheaded a number of growth, innovation, digital and change initiatives. Before that, he served as CIO at The Travelers Companies international division. Schlosser was also a vice president for marketing technology and web communications at AIG.
Global Chief Information Officer
Keith Schlosser
Dan Draper was appointed group chief underwriting officer in September 2022. He had previously served for more than two years as group head of underwriting at AXIS. Prior to that, he had been group chief risk and actuarial officer at VIBE. Before joining VIBE, Draper spent eight years with AXIS, holding a number of leadership roles that included group chief actuary, chief risk analytics officer, and insurance segment chief risk officer. Before that, he held managerial positions at the Financial Services Authority, XL Capital, and EY.
Group Chief Underwriting Officer
Dan Draper
Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.
Partner
Kimi Shah
Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.
Partner
Kimi Shah
Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.
Partner
Kimi Shah
“Despite the challenging claims environment, QBE’s coverage and risk appetite have remained consistent. Brokers and customers know and understand our risk appetite and the cover we offer, providing them with certainty for the future,” says Erica Kofie, head of cyber proposition. “We put our customers at the centre of our business, responding to brokers in a proactive and timely manner and working with the customer to understand their unique risk profile and tailor appropriate solutions.”
Kofie adds, “Through 2022, QBE successfully delivered significant growth in the cyber sector, reflecting the depth and strength of our team. We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations.”
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