Sedgwick hires new COO in Australia to support growth strategy

Technology-driven risk solutions provider  Sedgwick has hired a new chief operating officer (COO) in Australia as it looks to further expand its business in the region.

Tracey Harris (pictured) brings to Sedgwick over 20 years of C-suite leadership experience working in the insurance, health and aviation verticals in Australia and Asia, as well as in emergency assistance within the public, private, not-for-profit and government sectors.

As COO, Sedgwick said, she will play a pivotal role in launching its capability advancement and workforce absence and compensation programmes in Australia.

“Tracey is a true leader in the industry, with many years of experience driving companies’ digital and claims performance transformation strategies,” said Diego Ascani, Sedgwick CEO in Australia. “We are excited to welcome her to the Sedgwick family, where we know her impressive track record of results and empathy will help us serve our customers with a people-first mindset.”

Ian Muress, Sedgwick CEO of international, added: “The claims space is undergoing a revolutionary transformation in the way we operate. As we look towards the future, we know that strong leadership will be key to developing our network of claims professionals looking to make a meaningful difference in their work. We are proud to bring on a dedicated leader in Tracey, as we know she will develop an even more impressive, first-class group team in Australia.”

Harris commented: “Working with a global industry leader like Sedgwick is an amazing opportunity. The company is at the forefront of industry and customer led innovation while simultaneously adhering to the ‘caring counts’ mentality that is core to Sedgwick’s DNA. I cannot wait to dive into this new role to help our customers and clients and collaborate with some of the industry’s leading claims professionals as we work to better the lives of others.”

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