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Steve Coles
Independent Adviser to Boards on Technology Governance, Cyber, AI and Operational Resilience
Steve combines the perspective of a current Non-Executive Director with the experience of a former Global Chief Technology Officer.
He brings more than 35 years of technology leadership experience to helping Boards govern technology, oversee major investments and strengthen cyber and operational resilience.
Today Steve works directly with Boards, Chairs and CEOs, providing independent advice that complements management, Audit and external advisers.
EXPERIENCE
35+ years
Executive technology leadership in financial services.
REACH
40+ countries
Global technology leadership and responsibility
INVESTMENT
€1B+
Technology transformation investment overseen.
CURRENT
Board Director
Non-Executive Director and Technology Committee Chair.
FORMER
Global CTO
Technology operations, cyber security and infrastructure.
FOCUS
Specialist
Banking, insurance and other regulated sectors.
CURRENT BOARD & ADVISORY APPOINTMENTS
Where Steve sits today.
Today Steve works directly with Boards, CEOs and Executive teams, providing independent advice that complements management, audit and external advisers.
Examples include:
OUTsurance Group
CHAIR
Group Technology Advisory Committee
Youi Insurance
Non-Executive Director
Beyond Bank Australia
Non-Executive Director & Chair
Technology Committee
StateCover Mutual
Committee Member
Technology
Arch LMI
Committee Member
Technology
PREVIOUS EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Before establishing Steve Coles Advisory
Steve held senior executive positions with Allianz. He was responsible for global technology operations, cyber security, infrastructure and major business transformation across more than 40 countries.
Global Chief Technology Officer
Allianz
Head of Asia Pacific
Allianz Technology
Chief Information & Business Improvement Officer
Allianz Australia & New Zealand
“Good technology governance isn't about turning Directors into technologists. It's about giving Boards the confidence to ask the right questions.”
Steve Coles
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