Staff and Advisers
Noel Pettersen, Chief Executive
Noel Pettersen joined NIBA in 1991 and is the association’s Chief Executive. He has extensive experience in government, public relations and industry association management. Noel is a member of the NIBA Finance, Professional Indemnity, Convention and Regulatory and Compliance Committees. Noel is the Asia-Pacific representative on the executive council of the World Federation of Insurance Intermediaries and is a member (and former Chairman) of the Council of International Insurance Broker Associations.
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Linda Evans, Professional Development Executive
Linda Evans joined NIBA in 1991 and is currently the Professional Development Executive. In her role Linda oversees the ongoing development of NIBA's Qualified Practising Insurance Broker system of professional broking standards in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. She heads the team at the NIBA College of Insurance & Risk Professionals. Linda has an honours degree in education, a Graduate Diploma in Marketing and a Master of Business. She is a member of the NIBA Education and Convention Committees. Linda is also on the Board of Innovation and Business Skills Australia.
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Melina Gentile, Registrar and Membership Co-ordinator
Melina joined NIBA in 1998 and currently works as the Registrar and Membership Co-ordinator. She has worked in the insurance industry for over 20 years, at both insurance companies and multinational brokerages. Melina is currently studying for a Bachelor of Business at Monash University in Melbourne. She also acts as the Divisional Secretary for the Victorian divisional committee.
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Leanne Huynh, Accounting & Finance Manager
Leanne Huynh joined NIBA in 2009 and is employed as the Manager of Finance and Operations. Leanne has a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting); is a current associate member of the Taxation Institute of Australia and a member of the ACCA. Leanne has had over five years of chartered accounting experience in Australia and has been in commerical accounting roles for over three years as well as working and travelling across Europe and the UK for two years.
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Kate Frost, National Education Co-ordinator
Kate joined NIBA in May 2005 and is currently employed as the National Education Co-ordinator. Kate is responsible for overseeing the day to day running of NIBA College and providing advice and assitance to members and wider industry contacts in all areas of education services. Kate is a member of the Financial Services Sector Advisory Committee and has a Bachelor of Commerce and Administration (Marketing).
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Emilie Webster, Education & Broking Services Consultant
Emilie joined NIBA in 2009 to assist the College with the provision of educational services and technical support. She also represents NIBA on the National Catastrophe Co-ordination unit and holds positions on NIBA’s National Education and Victorian Divisional Committees. With 10 years in the Insurance Industry Emilie has served on the Board of Insight Insurance Brokers Association was awarded the 2003 Regional Insurance Brokers Award of Excellence in Victoria. Emilie holds a Graduate Diploma of Financial Services and Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
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These managers are supported by a team of experienced assessors, education co-ordinators and administrative assistants. |
