It appoints new chief people officer and chief risk officer
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has announced the appointment of two senior executives to support its strategic growth and enhance its operations.
Fiona Thompson (pictured above left) will step into the role of chief people officer, bringing extensive experience in financial services.
Thompson previously served as chief people officer at Suncorp Group and has expertise in people and culture functions, risk management, customer advocacy, and legal compliance. She will commence her role on Dec. 2.
“I look forward to continuing to develop Bendigo Bank’s diverse and inclusive workplace culture and build on plans that will enhance the capability of our people and support the next phase of its growth,” Thompson said.
Kerrie Noonan (pictured above right) has been named chief risk officer. Noonan joins from IAG, where she was chief risk officer for Direct Insurance Australia.
Noonan also has significant experience in banking and finance, having held senior risk management roles at National Australia Bank. She will start on Feb. 20.
“Bendigo Bank occupies a unique place in the Australian banking landscape,” Noonan said. “I look forward to building on the hard work that has been done to uplift and embed risk processes and frameworks for the benefit of all of our stakeholders.”
The latest appointments follow changes to Bendigo Bank’s executive team announced in September. The new additions are expected to further strengthen the bank’s capabilities in critical areas such as risk management and people strategy.
The bank’s chief executive officer and managing director, Richard Fennell (pictured above centre), expressed confidence in the appointments, highlighting their alignment with the bank’s growth ambitions.
“I am pleased to welcome Fiona and Kerrie to the executive team,” he said. “Their expertise will help us accelerate our digital transformation, enhance customer experiences, and deepen relationships with our customers.”
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