Allison Spies

Allison Spies currently serves as Chief Operating Officer at Paydock, a position held since October 2023. Prior experience includes roles as Vice President of Insights, Strategy and Operations at UnitedHealth Group from June 2021 to October 2023, and Vice President of Strategy and Operations at Optum from December 2018 to May 2021. Allison has also contributed as a Senior Advisor at Business Intelligence and Strategic Communications and as a Partner at McChrystal Group. Earlier roles include various positions with the Australian Government, including Assistant Director and Key Leadership Engagement Advisor. The professional journey began in communications at the Lowy Institute for International Policy and included functions in sales and design. Academic credentials feature a Master's degree in International/Global Studies from the University of Sydney, a Graduate Certificate of Management from Macquarie University, a Master's degree in Dispute Resolution from Western Sydney University, and a Bachelor's degree in Arts (Public Communication) from the University of Technology Sydney.