
WHO WE ARE
We are a team of many abilities, interests and talents. We can :
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Juggle
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Interior design
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Sing and dance
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Play the drums
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Bake cakes
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Ride motor bikes
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Run marathons
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Recite poetry
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Ski
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Sew
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Build furniture
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Raise children
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Surf Lifesave
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Complete triathlons
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Play cricket
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Travel the world
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Enjoy food
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Design clothes
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Surf
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Play rugby
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Educate
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Read books
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Manage change
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Build websites
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Manage projects
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Analyse financials
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Edit video
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Serve our customers
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Manage claims
Just to name a few...
But most importantly, leaders are looking for us. Someone to help them think of a way to come out from the shadows. To see uncertainty; ambiguity and even chaos as normal environments in which to be successful leaders.
THE TEAM

Paula Crummy
Transformation Manager, CPUM
Nickname: PC
Interesting Fact: I live between Melbourne and Yackandandah. I work across our Melbourne office as well as from home in both Melbourne and Yackandandah. I have also been known to pop up at the Suncorp Bank Branch in Albury
Unique Features: All of me is unique
Greatest Achievement: I cut the lawn today and feel that this was huge! Honestly though, realising that I really do have professional level design and dressmaking capability
Interests: Sewing, crochet, travelling, pottering around our home in Yackandandah
Life ambition: To be happy and healthy in everything I do
Why select me?: I see every day the need to help support our Leaders to become Adaptive Leaders. To do this working with a great team of likeminded souls would be hugely exciting and rewarding

Tegan Brusentsev
Leader Global, Corporate & Fleet Claims,
Commercial Claims
Nickname: Red
Interesting Fact: I was bitten by a monkey in a national park in Thailand as a small child
Unique Features: My crazy red hair and extremely loud laugh
Greatest Achievement: Marrying my husband and every time I travel
Interests: Film, music, interior design, friends, family and travel
Life ambition: To have a positive impact on the world around me and those that I interact with
Why select me?: I have a real passion for improving any environment I encounter, be that a team that I'm leading or a room in my house. I like to try new things, to take calculated risks and to dare to be different. I think that Suncorp needs that kind of passion and desire to continue to grow and evolve

Ross Jeffery
Change Manager, FOA
Nickname: Rossco
Interesting Fact: I was once sitting in the back of a car when it was stolen!
Unique Features: Currently sporting a long beard
Greatest Achievement: My two sons
Interests: Adventure motor bike riding
Life ambition: Relentless pursuit of happiness
Why select me?: I have a genuine interest in how the world is changing and how leaders need to change their approach

Theodora Cambouris
National Product Manager, SPUM
Nickname: Everyone calls me Doris!
Interesting Fact: I always wanted to be a ballerina and trained in dance until I was 15...then school work became serious and my parents convinced me that dance would not pay my way...hence a B.Comm degree and ended up in insurance
Unique Features: Exceptionally patient, exceptionally humble
Greatest Achievement: Becoming a mum - I have 2 kids Jack (15) and Olivia (12)
Interests: Ballet, theatre, interior design
Life ambition: To remain optimistic and positive
Why select me?: I'm passionate about people, change and getting stuff done

Tim Jeffries
Senior Leader Program Management, FOA
Nickname: TJ
Interesting Fact: I'm a surf lifesaver who 'starred' on Bondi Rescue. I'm also a qualified ski instructor
Unique Features: I have hair that is pointless to brush
Greatest Achievement: Getting through the first year of raising my twin daughters...with a 2 year old girl as well to keep things interesting! Incredibly I'm still married
Interests: Sport, travel, surf lifesaving, the beach, skiing, coaching, music, food and friends
Life ambition: To make a real difference for everyone who looks to me for support
Why select me?: I strongly believe that to deliver the workforce required in the future, we need strong leaders who can adapt to the changes around them and have the behavioural flexibility to respond to the needs of those around them. I think I can make a difference...and Ninja will support me on that journey

Danny Timchur
Senior Leader Business Systems Optimisation, FOA
Nickname: Tim the Toolman
Interesting Fact: I spend my weekends dismantling wooden pallets and creating furniture
Unique Features: 2 inch scar or my left wrist after a mishap with a saw last weekend
Greatest Achievement: I am proudest when I am able to share the success with someone who I have helped coach or develop. Whether it be at work or with my family
Interests: Engines and timber (Motorsport and carpentry)
Life ambition: To get paid while I sleep (while still helping others)
Why select me?: I am passionate about our idea and what Team Tekio can contribute to CI

Raylene Preuss
Program Governance Advisor FOA
Nickname: Off the Rayls
Interesting Fact: Extensive choral training - alto and soprano ranges
Unique Features:
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Mind - I can quote the Man from Ironbark (Banjo Patterson poem) by heart having learnt it in primary school
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Body - I'm a 'unicorn' as red hair and blue eyes are the rarest combination
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Soul - I care quickly and deeply for others, often to my tremendous joy and sometimes to my detriment
Greatest Achievement: Every day when I look at my 16 year old son and see the man he is becoming. He is my greatest miracle and achievement.
Interests:
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I'm addicted to QI (Stephen Fry quiz show). I literally watch it every day before I go to bed; it's become my relaxation ritual
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I'm a word nerd and some would say grammar Nazi! I have a Scrabble app on my phone, which I play during my commute
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I'm an active member of SCALE Toastmaster (an exclusive Toastmasters club. Membership is restricted to active members of one of five Brisbane project management professional associations)
Life ambition: To, every day, grab life with both hands and suck the very marrow from its bones. Carpe Diem!
Why select me?: I have some much to offer, the willingness to commit myself wholeheartedly and the drive to deliver.
