Robert Whelan joined the Insurance Council of Australia on March 22, 2010, after a highly successful career as a senior manager in a diverse range of roles within the insurance and banking sectors.He has particularly strong experience in managing the corporate affairs and policy functions in major insurers including AAMI and Suncorp, as well as extensive general business management experience in broader financial services with companies including AMP, Legal & General and Colonial Mutual.This is in addition to other industry experience in the healthcare sector, where he held a number of senior management roles, including general manager of pharmacy services at Mayne Group Limited, which is a business servicing 3000 pharmacy customers nationally and a retail franchise business supporting more than 500 pharmacies across Australia.He is well regarded in the financial services industry as a leader in the development of public policy, and has worked extensively with regulatory bodies, government and consumer groups.Rob's strong background in stakeholder management and his proven track record in delivering solutions to complex business operations ensure he is a driving force with the ability to deliver results for members of the Insurance Council of Australia.