Mark Gay

Mr Gay joined Australian Unity in September 2022 as Group Executive, Technology. Mr Gay has oversight of the Group’s technology function which is accountable for their Technology strategy, Cyber Security defences, technology operations, and the delivery of technology outcomes across the group. Their Technology team are focused on improving and designing more meaningful processes and experiences for their people, members, and customers.

With over 30 years’ experience driving change in global roles across education, logistics, financial services, & entertainment industries, Mr Gay’s prior roles include CIO at QBE Insurance for the Australia Pacific region for four years, CIO for ME Bank for three years, and over 12 years at GE Capital in a variety of roles.

Mr Gay holds a Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MEI) from Swinburne University, is a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), was recognised as the ‘Australian CIO of the year’ in 2016 (CIO.com - The voice of IT leadership), the ‘Australian Financial Services CIO of the year in 2017’ (iTnews - For Australian Business), and as an ‘Out50, outstanding LGBTI leader in Australia in 2018’ by Google and Deloitte (Outstanding 50 LGBTI+ Leaders | Deloitte Australia)