BUPA AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
Sami Yalavac , CIO at Bupa Australia and New Zealand , explains how technology can be used to improve health and lifestyle alongside operational efficiency
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M ore than just a health insurer , Bupa
cares for its clients ’ health and wellbeing across many aspects , from dental and lifestyle to aged care , and most importantly providing funding at vital moments . The company maintains a strong commitment to connecting customers with affordable and accessible care , not least across the ANZ region which makes up almost half of the company ’ s global business .
This commitment rings true with Sami Yalavac , CIO at Bupa Australia & New Zealand , who drives the organisation ’ s technology transformation journey with a noble goal in mind . “ It ’ s a great organisation with a great purpose – a day at work means you are helping people live longer , healthier and happier lives ,” he enthuses , adding that the people involved in this mission make Bupa what it is . “ There ’ s a really friendly , collaborative , supportive culture from the top down .” Indeed , of the 78,000 staff employed globally by Bupa , around 22,000 are based in ANZ .
Despite making up approximately 45 % of the company ’ s revenue , Bupa only entered the
FEBRUARY 2019