ANZ appoints three senior leaders to group executive committee

ANZ announced on October 9, 2025, the appointment of Pedro Rodeia as group executive Australia retail, Christine Palmer as group chief risk officer, and Donald Patra as group chief information officer. These new senior leaders will report directly to chief executive officer Nuno Matos. Matos expressed confidence that their extensive experience would enhance ANZ's customer outcomes, risk management capabilities, and technology infrastructure.

Pedro Rodeia, joining from McKinsey & Co., brings over 30 years of retail banking experience and will commence his role on November 17, 2025. Christine Palmer, from Santander UK, has significant enterprise risk management expertise and will start as group chief risk officer on December 1, 2025. Donald Patra, joining from HSBC, offers over 30 years of international leadership in financial services and technology, starting on November 24, 2025.

These appointments are subject to regulatory approvals. Current acting executives, Bruce Rush, Kevin Corbally, and Michael Bullock, will continue in their respective roles until the new appointees commence.