Jeff Smith, the former CIO of Suncorp and Advisor to Zoom Video Communications, Inc. and Box, Inc is set to join the ANZ Board on 1 August 2022 as a Non-Executive Director, subject to meeting regulatory requirements, revealed ANZ Group in a press release.
One of the most experienced chief information officers, Mr Smith has led the technology divisions of Ingersoll Rand, Telstra, Allied Signal, and Suncorp.
He began his tenure at Suncorp as CIO, then rose to the role of Chief Executive Officer of Suncorp Business Services.
Since 2017, Mr Smith has served as Chief Operating Officer of World Fuel Services Corporation based in Florida and he will be stepping down from that role at the end of 2022.
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He is no stranger to ANZ Bank. He was previously a member of ANZ’s International Technology and Digital Business Advisory Panel until 2019.
Commenting on the appointment Chairman Paul O’Sullivan said: “Jeff’s vast experience with technology and executive management will complement the Board and I am confident he will provide valuable service to both the organisation and to ANZ’s shareholders as we continue through a period of significant transformation.”
Even as banks face talent retention challenges, Mr Smith’s appointment is a shot in the arm for ANZ Group’s technology leadership.
