ANZ has announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Michelle Jablko, will be leaving the bank to assume a senior role at another organization outside the financial services sector. Jablko joined ANZ in July 2016 and has been part of ANZ's Executive Committee as well as serving on the board of ANZ New Zealand Limited since March 2018.
ANZ CEO Shayne Elliott commented on her departure: "While we are disappointed Michelle is leaving, we respect her decision and wish her the best in her new role." He praised Jablko for her contributions, stating, "Michelle can be incredibly proud of all she has achieved at ANZ. As a highly strategic CFO, she has transformed our finance function while also being instrumental in the simplification and strengthening of the organisation."
Reflecting on her tenure at ANZ, Jablko remarked: "It was an incredibly tough decision to leave ANZ; however I am looking forward to putting my experiences to use in another industry. I've thoroughly enjoyed working with Shayne and the broader team as well as playing a role in the bank's continued success."
ANZ plans to conduct both internal and external searches for Jablko's successor. In the interim, Shane Buggle, currently Group General Manager Internal Audit with over two decades of experience at ANZ, will serve as Acting Chief Financial Officer. Additionally, Jablko will step down from her position on the board of ANZ Bank New Zealand Limited.