Meet PICA Group’s executive leadership team

Transforming the business to be relevant today and into the future

Bobby Lehane

Managing Director & Group Chief Executive Officer

Bobby has enjoyed success across a range of industries and in multiple countries. He has real life experience in transforming businesses; building and leading high performance, diverse and inclusive teams, in digital disruption, and in delivering exceptional financial outcomes. Bobby has held senior roles at organisations including Zurich, Multiplex and Commonwealth Bank of Australia working in Ireland, the UK, Japan and Africa prior to settling in Australia. Prior to joining PICA, Bobby was Chief Executive Officer of CHU Underwriting Agencies.

Rod Douglass

Group Chief Financial Officer, Group Company Secretary and Executive General Manager, Enterprise Services

Since beginning with PICA in 2017, Rod has been a key member in driving the strategic direction with a particular focus on growth via acquisitions and business transformation.

Rod is a member of the Board, Audit & Risk and Executive committees. He is also a member of the Australian Institute of Public Accountants and the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Rod previously held the role of the Chief Financial Officer at First Data ANZ. He also held Directorships across Corporate and NFP Entities.

Kirsten Terry

Executive General Manager, People Experience

Joining PICA Group in 2016 as EGM, People & Culture, Kirsten’s role has since expanded to include WHS and internal communications and sustainability.

In 2022 Kirsten undertook PICA Group’s first Environmental, Social & Governance materiality assessment and established our ESG framework and plan. She is a member of the ESG Board and coordinates its activities.

Kirsten has 20 years of global experience in corporate human resources, managing offices in Australia, the US, and the UK. She has held senior HR positions at Christies, Amazon, Knight Frank, WiseTech Global, Boehringer Ingelheim and AstraZeneca.

Kirsten is passionate about creating teams that people love working in and workplaces that help them thrive.

Deanne Holz

Executive General Manager, Acquisitions Integration and Affiliate Business Verticals

Deanne commenced her career with PICA Group in 2016 as Branch Manager of BCS Sydney. Success in that role led to promotion to General Manager, NSW Southern Region and subsequent promotion to Executive General Manager overseeing the branch network and business development team.

In 2026 Deanne moved into her current role focussing on the smooth onboarding and integration of new acquisitions, along with leadership and growth of affiliate businesses Kemps Petersons and BFMS.

With over 20 years’ experience in strata management and 10 years’ experience in senior leadership, Deanne is a passionate and committed leader in our business and the industry.

Jill Walshaw

Executive General Manager, Strata Division

Prior to her career in strata management, Jill worked across marketing, product development and account management roles in the UK, before emigrating to Australia in 2004.

Jill joined PICA Group via company acquisition in 2007.  Starting as a strata manager, Jill worked her way up through the organisation including roles as Branch Manager of BCS Gosford, Senior Branch Manager, Central Coast and General Manager, Strata Operations, NSW Northern Region before becoming Executive General Manager of Shared Services.

The strata branch network, shared services and business development have now been brought together under Jill’s leadership in the role of EGM, Strata Division.

Jill brings a wealth of knowledge from over 20 years of strata industry experience to her role.

Kitty Henning

Executive General Manager, Technology

Joining PICA in 2023, Kitty has over 15 years in the Australian banking and insurance industries, including roles at Zurich, HCF, and Macquarie Bank. 

Kitty is skilled in growing operations and technology teams and translates business strategy into future digital strategy. She provides leadership to unite business and technical teams. 

Kitty believes in fostering development in people to improve teamwork and deliver a strong culture. Her deep understanding of the Australian financial industry and her experience in process analysis and change management enable her to deliver value to strategic projects.