Australian banking giant ANZ has made a decisive move to strengthen its leadership team, announcing three senior executive appointments aimed at accelerating its retail growth, enhancing risk management, and advancing its technology transformation.
The bank has named Pedro Rodeia as Group Executive for Australia Retail, Christine Palmer as Group Chief Risk Officer, and Donald Patra as Group Chief Information Officer. All three will join ANZ’s Group Executive Committee in the coming months.
ANZ CEO Nuno Matos said these appointments represent a key step in the bank’s strategy to improve customer outcomes, modernize operations, and build a stronger technology foundation. “This leadership refresh positions us to deliver faster, smarter, and more secure banking experiences to our customers,” he noted.
Rodeia brings over 30 years of experience in banking and financial services. A former senior partner at McKinsey & Co., he has worked with banks in more than 20 markets, including 15 years partnering with major Australian lenders. His appointment is expected to support ANZ’s efforts to sharpen its retail strategy and deepen customer engagement.
Palmer, who will assume her new role on December 1, 2025, previously served as Chief Risk Officer at Santander UK. She has also held senior leadership roles at Aldermore Group, ING, EY, and the Royal Bank of Scotland. Her expertise will play a critical role in strengthening ANZ’s risk management framework amid a rapidly evolving regulatory and market landscape.
Meanwhile, Patra joins from HSBC, where he most recently served as CIO for the UK and Europe. With more than 30 years of experience in financial services and technology, he will lead ANZ’s efforts to enhance digital infrastructure and support innovation initiatives. He officially starts on November 24.
These leadership changes come at a pivotal moment for ANZ as the bank doubles down on its digital transformation initiatives and expands its retail presence across Australia. By combining deep industry experience with strong technology leadership, the bank aims to deliver a more seamless and secure banking experience for both customers and partners.