ANZ has announced that Nuno Matos will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer on May 12, 2025, sooner than initially planned. Matos, joining from HSBC, will also be appointed Executive Director of ANZ Group Holdings Limited and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited.
Shayne Elliott, the outgoing CEO, will remain in his role until May 11, 2025, and continue to support the transition until September 30, 2025. "With the leadership transition well progressed, we are pleased that Nuno has been able to secure the early fulfilment of his commitments with his previous employer," said ANZ Group Chairman Paul O’Sullivan.
Matos expressed enthusiasm about his new role: “I’m looking forward to moving to Melbourne and getting started on the next phase of ANZ’s evolution.” Matos brings extensive experience, having worked as CEO of Wealth and Personal Banking at HSBC.
Further updates involve the board changes at ANZ. Jane Halton AO PSM will be stepping down from her director role, with Alison Gerry set to join the boards from May 9, 2025. Halton, who joined the ANZ Group Board in 2016, has been involved with several key committees. O’Sullivan commended her contributions: “After a distinguished career in the public service, Jane has made a valuable contribution to the Board.”
Gerry, currently a director of Air New Zealand and Chair of Infratil Ltd and Sharesies Ltd, carries widespread experience in financial services. O’Sullivan remarked, “On behalf of all shareholders, I’d like to welcome Alison to the Group and Bank Boards and know that she will make a valuable contribution given her extensive financial services experience.”
Gerry will retire from the Board of ANZ Bank New Zealand Limited on April 1, 2025, ahead of standing for election at the 2025 Annual General Meeting.