Donna Barnes

Background

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.