Managing director and CEO
Steadfast
Robert Kelly co-founded Steadfast in 1996. Since then, he has led the company to become the largest general insurance broker network and underwriting agency group in Australia and New Zealand, as well as an ASX 200-listed company. Kelly has more than 45 years of experience in the industry. He is a fellow of NIBA and winner of the 2016 Lex McKeown Trophy for his contribution to the industry and insurance broking. He is also a senior associate of ANZIIF Certified Insurance Professionals and holds diplomas in financial services and occupational health and safety, along with a graduate diploma in Australian risk management.
Outside of his work at Steadfast, Kelly is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and sits on the ACORD board in New York. He also serves as a director for ASX-listed Johns Lyng Group and the not-for-profit organisation KidsXpress.
