James Orchard
InvestorChief Executive Officer at QBE Ventures
Sydney, Australia
Writes $2M – $10M checks · typically $6M
About
James Orchard is Chief Executive Officer of QBE Ventures, the corporate venturing arm of QBE Insurance. QBE Ventures invests in and builds new ventures focused on insurtech and emerging technologies, working with startups to scale their businesses globally and help QBE access new markets. Orchard serves on the Board of Insurtech Australia and has been recognized among the top 50 corporate venturing experts by Global Corporate Venturing.
Experience
- QBE VenturesChief Executive Officer, QBE Venturescurrent2020 — presentSydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Insurtech AustraliaChairperson and Directorcurrent2021 — presentSydney, New South Wales, Australia
- GeositeBoard Observer2022 — 2024Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- ZeguroBoard Observer2020 — 2021Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- IAGExecutive General Manager, Innovation2016 — 2020
- IAGGeneral Manager - Product Innovation, IAG Customer Labs2016Sydney
- IAGCorporate Development Executive, IAG Labs2015 — 2016Greater Sydney Area
- IAGSenior Manager, Corporate Strategy2014 — 2015Greater Sydney Area
- Wesfarmers InsuranceHead of Strategy & Planning2013 — 2014Greater Sydney Area
- Leighton Holdings LimitedAssociate, Investments & Acquisitions2011 — 2013Greater Sydney Area
- Wesfarmers InsuranceSenior Project Analyst2009 — 2011
- WesfarmersProject Analyst2007 — 2009Greater Perth Area
- SISU CapitalPortfolio Analyst2005 — 2007
Education
- The University of Western AustraliaBachelor, Economics1999 — 2001
- CFACompleted Level II2009 — 2011
- Securities Institute AustraliaGraduate Diploma, Applied Finance and Investment2001 — 2003
Skills & more
Business Strategy34Mergers2Financial Modeling25Due Diligence11Valuation2Change Management9Investments2Restructuring5Acquisition Integration3Competitive Analysis2Project Management2Financial Analysis2
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Corporate FinanceMergers & AcquisitionsFinanceBusiness PlanningProject PlanningNew Venture DevelopmentProduct IncubationProduct ManagementStrategic PlanningManagementNegotiationStrategyFrom James's professional profile.
Colleagues at QBE Ventures
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Frequently asked questions
- Where does James Orchard work?
- James Orchard is Chief Executive Officer at QBE Ventures.
- What check size does James Orchard write?
- James Orchard typically writes checks of $2M – $10M.
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