ASIS Security Quest 2004 -
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Published on: 1/1/2004
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Nola Watson
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Nola Watson is the Head of Fraud & Security Risk for Insurance Australia Group (IAG).She is responsible for investigations, intelligence analysis, business continuity, crisis management and physical security for all companies in the group.In addition, she has a key role in IAG's crime prevention programs run in partnership with the community and police throughout Australia.
Until December 2001, Nola was in command of the Information and Intelligence Centre in NSW Police, responsible for several hundred police and civilian staff.She also co-managed the Olympic Intelligence Centre during the Sydney Olympics.
Prior to this, she working primarily within the Commonwealth Attorney General's portfolio and from 1995 - 1997, managed ASIO operations at the national level.She has worked in several states in Australia and served in a diplomatic position in Washington DC.
Nola Watson is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has served as a Director on three boards, including the NSW State Records Authority.She holds a Master of Public Policy (ANU) Company Directors Diploma (AICD) Bachelor of Arts (University of Sydney) and a Diploma of Education (University of Sydney).
In 2001, Nola was named the Telstra Australian Businesswoman of the Year in the Community and Government category.In 2002, she was awarded the Commonwealth Centenary Medal for services to Australian society in business leadership.