Aon Insights Series Pacific 2025

Marshall Broadbent leads global Financial Risk Management at OpenAI, where he shapes insurance strategy, third-party risk, ESG, and financial controls for one of the world’s fastest-growing AI companies. With a background spanning PwC, LinkedIn, Uber, and Meta, Marshall has built and transformed risk and controls functions across industries — from mining to high-growth tech — often at moments of rapid change and innovation. Known for his hands-on approach and passion for tackling complex, emerging risks, Marshall offers a unique perspective on how risk management can drive strategic growth in today’s dynamic landscape. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear his insights on navigating risk at the cutting edge of technology.

Associate Professor Dr Catherine Ball is a leading academic at ANU’s School of Cybernetics, acclaimed scientific futurist, bestselling author, and sought-after speaker. Renowned for her work at the intersection of emerging technologies and humanitarian, educational, and environmental needs, she is the founder of the World of Drones and Robotics Congress and serves on the International Advisory Board of the Schmidt Ocean Institute. An advocate for diversity and inclusion, Dr Ball is known for connecting people across disciplines to drive innovation.

Major General Paul Symon AO (Retd) served as Director-General of the Australian Secret Intelligence Service from 2017 to 2022, following a 35-year military career that included senior leadership in Iraq, Afghanistan, and East Timor. A respected communicator and strategist, he also held roles as Deputy Chief of the Army and Director of the Defence Intelligence Organisation. He holds two master’s degrees and has deep expertise in international relations, national security, and intelligence. Now a speaker, he brings insights on political, economic, and security issues.

Emeritus Professor Ian Harper AO is a leading Australian economist renowned for his work in public policy. He serves on the Reserve Bank of Australia's Board and chairs the Australian Statistics Advisory Council. Until November 2023, he was Dean and Director at Melbourne Business School. Harper previously chaired major government bodies including the Competition Policy Review and Fair Pay Commission. He is a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences and the Australian Institute of Company Directors and was made an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2020 for service to economics and public policy. Harper also holds leadership roles within the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne.