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“We keep evolving the brand as we grow and expand, which is equally rewarding and satisfying”
Alice Phillips Topping
Ryan Specialty
Brad King has developed a vibrant extracurricular music program that provides a strong developmental pathway for students wishing to pursue their musical passions with opportunities across multiple musical genres. He has a strong focus on engagement and recognises the transformative power of music for all those in the school community.
A strong team of passionate music professionals who are both educators and performers has been brought together and developed under King’s leadership to ensure the best can be brought out of every student. Mentoring is an integral part of the music program with King developing scaffolded opportunities for musical relationships to develop between older, advanced students and younger, developing musicians.
King has worked consistently to support the needs of First Nations students and international students, recognising that music is a universal language that can cross cultural divides. He understands the power of performance to broaden students’ horizons and has led numerous overseas music tours where students have had unique performance opportunities, performing and connecting with musicians around the world.
King has worked collaboratively on the Anglican Schools Music Festival executive committee to bring students and staff together to rehearse and perform with renowned conductors. He has also been instrumental in providing pathways for students to move from their secondary schooling into professional music careers.
11 Petrie St, Ascot, Qld 4007
07 3862 0777
bking@stmargarets.qld.edu.au
linkedin.com/in/brad-king-3b98b7102
stmargarets.qld.edu.au
Brad King
Head of Performance
St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School
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“It’s very important to set an example and to not only inspire but mentor other females”
Alice Phillips Topping
Ryan Specialty
1990–1994
1995–2002
2003–2004
2006–2017
2017–present
1990–1994: Piano Teacher
1991–1994: Completed a Bachelor of Music – Music Education (University of Queensland)
1990–
1994
Music Classroom Teacher at St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School
1995–
2002
Head of Co-Curricular Music at St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School
2003–
2004
2006–2017: Head of Co-Curricular Music at St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School
2013: Completed a Master of Education, Educational Leadership and Management at Queensland University of Technology
2006–
2017
Head of Performance at St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School
Consistently nominated for NEiTA Awards
Member of the Executive Committee of Anglican Schools Music Festival
Led music tours to Europe with performances in Notre Dame and La Madeleine (Paris) and Musikverein (Vienna)
2017–
present
Assistant Vice President and Senior Broker at MJ Hall & Company since 2018
Present
Milestones
Aug 2022
Milestones
Sept 2021
Feb 2022
Apr 2022
Jul 2022
Aug
2022
Suncorp Bank introduces Solar Home Bonus offer for customers who are choosing renewable energy for their homes
Sept 2021
Month-on-month market share growth commences
Feb 2022
Suncorp Bank wins the Canstar award for most outstanding value in investment loans
Apr 2022
Suncorp Bank wins Money Magazine’s Bank of the Year and Business Bank of the Year awards for the fifth year in a row
Jul 2022
Suncorp Bank’s turnaround times are the lowest they have ever been. The lender becomes Australia’s first certified carbon neutral bank for both its operation and transaction services
Aug 2022
Milestones
• Gold award for Magazine or Newspaper Advertisement
• Silver award for Promotional Email
• Silver award for Most Out-of-the-Box Idea
As a founding member of WOW! (Women. Opportunity. Winning.), an employee resource group created for all women of Ryan Specialty, Phillips Topping has long championed for women in the industry.
“It’s very important to set an example and to not only inspire but mentor other females,” she adds.
In addition to her sharp marketing eye, the key to Phillips Topping’s success lies in her high-energy approach and positive attitude.
“As the leader of a team, it’s important to motivate and encourage your team members. People work very hard and do their best and it’s important to recognize these efforts. For my career overall, my attitude has been one of curiosity. The more you can learn, the better you’ll understand the business, and then the deeper your knowledge will become, making you a better team member.”
Chief underwriting officer of executive risk at Chubb
President of financial insurance solutions at Kemper
Chief underwriting officer at Axis Capital
CEO of global Insurance at Endurance
CEO of global Insurance at Sompo International
“We keep evolving the brand as we grow and expand, which is equally rewarding and satisfying,” adds Phillips Topping.
“Marketing is a very busy space. The challenge is to keep it fresh and keep it new. There’s so much out there. You have to think about how to break through.”
Since joining the firm in 2015, Ryan Specialty has:
• completed 28 acquisitions
• launched 10 companies
“With each acquisition and de novo formation, a large branding component is involved,” says Phillips Topping.
Speaking on the importance of spotlighting marketing professionals, Phillips Topping says, “It’s imperative to shine a light on those who aren’t necessarily brokers or underwriters. There are so many different aspects of the industry. It’s nice to show all the great work that’s being done behind the scenes.”
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