ANZ NZ announces new board member

Executive brings expertise in technology

ANZ NZ announces new board member

ANZ Bank New Zealand (ANZ NZ) has announced that Nagaja Sanatkumar (pictured above) will join its board effective Aug. 19.

ANZ NZ chair Scott St John praised Sanatkumar’s extensive experience.

“Ms. Sanatkumar has more than 25 years of international executive and leadership experience and deep expertise in strategy, digital technology, eCommerce, and customer-led innovation,” St John said.

Sanatkumar’s extensive experience

Sanatkumar has held senior roles at companies including Amazon, Expedia, and Icebreaker.

Her current directorships include Meridian Energy, Southern Cross Healthcare, Southern Cross Medical Care Society, and Tuatahi First Fibre.

Sanatkumar is also a board member of the nature photography education charity IMAgEN8.

“Her diverse experience across various industries and her expertise in digital transformation and customer innovation will be invaluable to the board as we continue to advance our strategic objectives,” St John said.

Current ANZ NZ board members

The ANZ NZ board includes Scott St John (chair), Joan Withers, Alison Gerry, Mark Tume, ANZ Group Holdings (ANZGHL) CEO Shayne Elliott, ANZGHL Executive Technology Gerard Florian, and ANZ NZ CEO Antonia Watson.

Sanatkumar’s appointment is expected to bring fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to ANZ NZ, the company said.

Read the ANZ NZ announcement here.

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