ANZ has announced the appointment of Paul White as the Divisional Chief Information Officer for its Australia business. In this role, he will report to ANZ Group Executive, Technology, Gerard Florian. Paul will be responsible for establishing and executing the technology vision and strategy for ANZ's Australian operations, including ANZX.
Paul White currently serves as the Head of Wealth at ANZ. His responsibilities have included overseeing Wealth Technology, Operations, Customer Resolution, and completing the divestment of ANZ’s life insurance, superannuation, and third-party advice businesses to Zurich and IOOF.
Before joining ANZ in 2014, Paul worked at HSBC in both the United Kingdom and Switzerland. There he focused on designing global platforms and leading significant transformation projects.
Gerard Florian commented on Paul's appointment: “Paul is a great fit for this newly-created role with a strong technology background and solid focus on delivering for customers.” He added that Paul has a proven track record in leading teams through change while fostering high performance and building strong partnerships.
Mr. Florian expressed his anticipation to work with Paul in this new capacity: “I look forward to working with Paul and seeing him take on this significant role that is instrumental for ANZ’s continued success.”
Paul White will assume his new position on November 30, 2021, based in Sydney.