Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, October 2025 — Gallagher Bassett, a leading provider of claims and risk management services, has announced the appointment of Tanith Jones as its new Chief People Officer. In her new role, Tanith will lead the organization’s people and culture strategy across Australia, driving initiatives focused on talent development, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness.
Tanith’s appointment marks the next step in her impressive journey at Gallagher Bassett, where she has served for over three years in key leadership roles. Most recently, she was General Manager, People & Culture, overseeing strategic HR transformation and workforce engagement programs. Before that, she held the role of Head of People Operations, leading initiatives to strengthen operational efficiency and build a culture centered on inclusion and innovation.
Prior to joining Gallagher Bassett, Tanith worked with Allianz Partners as HR Manager and HR Business Partner, where she played a pivotal role in shaping workforce planning, performance culture, and HR governance frameworks. Earlier in her career, she served as People and Safety Manager and Workforce Adviser at MIGAS Apprentices & Trainees, contributing to national workforce capability programs and workplace safety strategies.
Tanith began her professional journey with Coles Liquor, where she held the role of Employee Relations Manager for over five years, leading industrial relations, policy design, and employee advocacy functions across a diverse retail workforce. Her cumulative experience across retail, insurance, and people operations demonstrates her strong capability in transforming human capital strategies to meet business goals.
At Gallagher Bassett, Tanith will focus on enhancing employee experience, aligning people practices with business performance, and advancing the organization’s leadership development agenda across regions.
About Gallagher Bassett
Gallagher Bassett is a global leader in claims and risk management services, operating across the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom. As pioneers of the Third-Party Claims Administrator (TPA) model in Australia, Gallagher Bassett continues to set the benchmark in customer service, innovation, and quality across insurance sectors. Its comprehensive suite of consulting, claims management, and risk mitigation solutions enables clients to navigate complex challenges with confidence. Backed by the strength of a global network, Gallagher Bassett combines international reach with local expertise to deliver exceptional outcomes for organizations and communities.
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