Lesley Hunter

National Operations Manager

“I’m dedicated to leading teams that deliver superior results for clients while inspiring a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.”

Lesley is the National Operations Manager at The Varria Group, bringing with her a wealth of experience in driving operational excellence and transformation across the financial services industry. With a robust career spanning Australia and the UK, Lesley has a proven track record in developing and implementing operational strategies across various sectors, including insurance, banking, wealth management, consulting, and call centres.

She has successfully managed multi-site operations, including offshored and outsourced functions across Australia, India, and South Africa, with leadership roles at global organizations such as Prudential UK, Royal Bank of Scotland, Discovery Life, AMP, SunCorp, Aware Super, and NAB.

Lesley is a resilient leader with expertise in building new operational functions, spearheading service business transformations through digitalization, and fostering a culture of leadership development.

Qualifications 

Masters of Business (MBA)