MEDIA RELEASE
Sydney, 8 October 2015
Dr Brett Robinson appointed BOQ Specialist CEO
BOQ today announced Dr Brett Robinson has been appointed CEO of its BOQ Specialist business.
A qualified medical professional who also has many years of experience in financial services, Dr Robinson
joins BOQ Specialist from Icon Cancer Care where he was Managing Director and CEO from 2011.
Brendan White, Group Executive of BOQ Business, said Dr Robinson offered a unique blend of skills and
experience that will enable him to lead BOQ Specialist through its next phase of development.
“I’m delighted Brett has agreed to become CEO of BOQ Specialist. Brett is a qualified medical professional,
has had a successful career in medicine and financial services and has developed extensive networks
throughout his professional and international rugby career,” Mr White said.
“Brett is well recognised as an outstanding leader and, given his background, fully understands the needs
of clients in the health and professional services sector and already has a clear vision of the future growth
opportunities for BOQ Specialist.”
Dr Robinson succeeds former head of the business Barry Lanesman and co-founder Andre Karney, who
recently announced plans to transition to consultancy roles from October 2015 and Mr White acknowledged
their significant contribution.
“Over the last 10 years Barry and Andre have built an exceptional business supported by outstanding
people and a great culture. I am confident Brett will work closely with Barry, Andre and the senior executive
team to ensure a smooth management transition thereby providing continuity to our business, our people
and our clients.”
Dr Robinson will start his new role on 15 November 2015 and will be part of Mr White’s leadership team.
BOQ Specialist provides tailored financial services to core specialist niches including medical professionals
such as doctors, dentists and vets, as well as finance professionals such as accountants and financial
advisers.
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Dr Brett Robinson – Career Summary
2011 – Present
Icon Cancer Care Managing Director & CEO, Australia
AEIOU Foundation Non-Executive Director
Australian Rugby Union Non-Executive Director and Chair of the governance sub-committee
Holy Spirit Northside Surgical Assistant for Professor Ross Crawford
The Wesley Hospital Surgical Assistant for Dr Mark Richardson
Sep 2009 - Oct 2010
Allianz Global Assistance (formerly Mondial Assistance) CEO, Australia
Jan 2006 - Aug 2009
Insurance Australia Group (IAG) State Manager, Queensland
Apr 2005 - Jan 2006
Insurance Australia Group (IAG) Senior Manager – Medical Policy Research and Planning
Nov 2002 - Mar 2005
Australian Rugby Union General Manager – High Performance Unit
Oct 2000 - Nov 2002
Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, University of Oxford Orthopaedic Research Fellow
Jan 1996 - Oct 2000
Australian Rugby Union Professional Rugby Union Player
Jan 1996 - Oct 2000
Brisbane Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Centre Orthopaedic Private Assistant
Jan 1993 - Dec 1995
Mater Hospital Brisbane Junior House Officer (1993 and 1994) Senior House Officer (1995)
About BOQ Specialist
BOQ Specialist - a division of Bank of Queensland Limited ABN 32 009 656 740 provides a broad range of
financial products and services. BOQ Specialist’s core focus is on delivering distinctive lending and banking
products for professionals but what makes us truly different is our depth of knowledge of the markets in
which we operate. BOQ Specialist is an Australian financial services provider with over 20 years’
experience in working with professionals.
BOQ Specialist currently holds Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) and Australian Credit Licence
(ACL) No 244616.