Donna Barnes

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT DONNA BARNES

With over 30 years of multifaceted experience in the insurance industry, I remain passionate about starting each day with the drive to make a meaningful impact in this ever-evolving financial sector.Leading a team who co-founded an underwriting agency over 15 years ago and more recently an MGA five years ago, I have successfully led large-scale projects and diverse teams. My focus on fostering a progressive and innovative culture has been instrumental in driving growth and development, ensuring our teams are well-equipped to adapt and excel in a rapidly changing industry. My leadership has consistently emphasized collaboration, continuous improvement, and creating an environment where talent can thrive.I have led numerous transformation programs that resulted in streamlined processes, reduced costs, and improved overall performance. My expertise includes implementing innovative solutions, optimizing workflows, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, all of which have contributed to significant enhancements in operational effectiveness.Skills/Tasks include:Heading up Wholesale Transformation programs / Leading teams / Working closely with IT on projects / Integration of Wholesale M&A\'s / Project Management / Strategic Planning / Business Development / Agile Development / Mentoring / Part of Employee Engagement Program / Broker Agencies / Operational Excellence / IT Platform transformation & migration / Problem Solving / Resource & Time Management Planning / Attention to detail / Problem solving by being creative.