Michael Chernov Email & Phone Number

I partner with evolving organisations that are making a difference with the stuff that matters. As a strategic financial executive, with over 20 years of experience, I align financial strategies with impactful outcomes that benefit both the business and its broader mission. Combining my expertise in strategy, finance and actuarial, I collaborate with cross-functional teams to synthesise complex data and subject-matter knowledge into actionable insights that drive performance, sustainable growth, and innovation. Some highlights of my 15 year tenure with AIA include:• Implementing financial and capital optimisation strategies aligned with sustainability and growth, positioning AIA as an industry leader; achieving #1 in Retail New Business and #2 in Group in-force in the Australian Life Insurance Market. • Playing a key role in large M&A transactions, including AIA’s $3.8b Life acquisition across AU and NZ. Led the financial due diligence and business case development, and was instrumental in the successful integration of acquired businesses, driving organisational transformation and enhancing operational efficiency. • Leading a $50 million cost reduction initiative through strategic planning and operational efficiencies, enhancing profitability while ensuring sustainable growth and organisational resilience.These outcomes reinforced AIA's market leadership, enabling ongoing investment in transformative solutions - from enhancing customer offerings and solutions to improving IT infrastructure and policy administration. This strengthened our ability to deliver impactful products and services to more Australians, and helping them live healthier, longer and better lives. I am a trusted and respected leader that is committed to building high-performing teams through a care and demanding leadership approach. My functional and enterprise leadership encourages the focus on achieving outcomes that are led by the purpose of serving people and community.

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  University Of Melbourne

  Bachelor Of Commerce & Bachelor Of Science