Nick Hawkins, who joined IAG in 2001, begins his new roles on November 2.
IAG chair Elizabeth Bryan today announced the appointment of Nick Hawkins as IAG managing director and chief executive, effective November 2, 2020. The appointment follows a comprehensive internal and external search.
Hawkins succeeds Peter Harmer, whose retirement was announced in April this year. Harmer will leave the company on November 1 2020 after five years as IAG chief executive.
Bryan said Hawkins’ appointment reflects the strength of IAG’s leadership team and will ensure continuity and stability for the company.”
Hawkins, who joined IAG in 2001, was appointed deputy CEO in April this year after 12 years as chief financial officer. Prior to this he spent two years as CEO of IAG’s New Zealand business.
Hawkins said it is an honour and a privilege, “to lead IAG during its next phase of growth and ensure the company emerges from the economic downturn as a strong, resilient organisation.
“Our purpose – to make your world a safer place – has never been more important than now as we continue to help our customers and communities recover from the devastating natural disasters of late 2019 and 2020, and the ongoing challenges resulting from climate change and the pandemic.”
Bryan, on behalf of the board, thanked Harmer for his five years at the helm of IAG.
Hawkins joined IAG in 2001 and was appointed to the newly created role of deputy chief executive in April this year with accountability for the management and performance of IAG’s day-to-day operations.
Prior to this appointment, Hawkins spent 12 years as IAG’s CFO with responsibility for the overall financial risk profile of the group. He was appointed into that role after spending more than two years as CEO of IAG New Zealand.
Prior to joining IAG, Hawkins was a partner at international firm KPMG specialising in financial services. He worked for 10 years in the firm’s Perth, London and Sydney offices.
He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand, a graduate of the Harvard Advanced Management Program, and has a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Western Australia.
Hawkins lives in Sydney.
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