Australia

Our Team

Martin Jones
Managing Director, Asia & Australia
Martin is responsible for leading the Innovation Group’s business in the Asian and Australasian markets. Martin has spent over 24 years working in the provision of solutions to insurance and related industries.

John Bannister
Group Executive, Finance
John joined Innovation Group in January 2002 as Regional Financial Controller. John is responsible for providing financial, HR, IT, administrative and commercial support for Innovation Group’s various companies in Australia and Japan.

Ian Visser
Group Executive, Technology Solutions
Ian joined the Group as Account Manager for a major implementation for an Australian customer. He has worked in the Financial Services sector for over 25 years and is responsible for the Software business in the Asian region.

Tony Robinson
Group Executive, Fleet
Tony joined SurePlan Australia in 2004 as CEO, prior to the Company being purchased by Innovation Group in June 2006. The operation has expanded both its size and range of services to the Australian Motor Vehicle Fleet Industry, specialising in a range of Risk Services.

Venus Sopikiotis
Group Executive, Operations
Venus has worked in many management roles at AAMI, including successful spells as Victorian Motor Claims Manager, National Business Development Manager, General Manager Human Resources, and Strategic Manager of Integration during the merger of Suncorp and Promina in 2007.

Tony Brand
General Manager, Fleet Services
Tony joined Innovation Australia following the acquisition of Motorconsult Pty Ltd. in September 2006.
