Former QSuper CEO Michael Pennisi is the new CEO of WorkCover Queensland.
State Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace said Mr Pennisi brought decades of experience to the role after working in senior positions at some of Queensland’s strongest performing insurance and investment organisations.
“He has previously held roles as the Chief Executive Officer of QSuper, QInsure and QInvest and also served as managing director of QIC Limited and provides mentoring and coaching to CEOs senior executives in varied sectors,” Minister Grace said.
Mr Pennisi moves into a position created by the retirement of Bruce Watson in February and will commence as Workcover CEO on June 18.
He will also fill the vacancy on the Work Health and Safety Board following retirement of Mr Watson.
“This will be a challenging role and Mr Pennisi’s experience as a trusted advisor to executives and organisations in diverse sectors including financial services, aged care, infrastructure, not-for-profits and social housing will serve him well during his tenure,” Minister Grace said.
