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Our Executive has a deep belief in the important role that mutuals play in serving those who are under-served by others. That belief and sense of purpose is at the heart of everything they do.
B.Bus, MBA, GAICD, FFin
Michelle has been the Chief Executive Officer of Bank First since February 2021 and brings over 25 years of financial services experience in Australia and internationally.
Prior to joining Bank First, Michelle was CEO of RACQ Bank and held senior positions at Suncorp, National Australia Bank, The Royal Bank of Scotland and Insurance Australia Group.
She is a transformation and change agent who is driven by a deep respect for people and passionate about the powerful combination of leadership, partnership and transforming organisational capabilities. Michelle is a member of FINSIA, a graduate of AICD and has completed an MBA and a Business Degree. She has previously held Executive Director positions on the Boards of the superannuation trustee at Suncorp, and the Board of RACQ Financial Planning Pty Ltd.
On a personal level, Michelle directs her energies toward issues related to women, education, equality, inclusion, and empowerment.
B Bus, CPA
Andrew joined Bank First in August 2024. Andrew has more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, including senior leadership roles at Defence Bank, RAMS, ME Bank and NAB.
He has a strong record of leading and delivering strategic change initiatives that improve customer outcomes, operational efficiency and business performance.
LLB (Hons), GAIDC, MBA, BA
Christine is the General Counsel & Company Secretary of Bank First, and is an experienced corporate governance executive, bringing over 25 years of legal, governance, compliance and company secretarial experience across a range of sectors in Australia, including financial services, energy, and sports and events.
Christine joined us in May 2024, and prior to that held senior positions including at Treasury Wine Estates Limited, Cricket Australia, McMillan Shakespeare Limited, and ANZ Banking Group. Christine is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) and MBA
Simone is the Chief Member Officer of Bank First and brings over 25 years of financial services experience.
Prior to joining Bank First in August 2021, Simone was Executive Everyday Banking at NAB. She has also held senior positions across product, digital, marketing, projects and agile delivery functions.
Simone has a deep care for people and is passionate about creating outstanding customer experiences, and highly engaged, high performing team environments that enhance the working lives of colleagues.
She is a member of FINSIA, a graduate of Chartered Banking Institute Professional Banking Fundamentals. Simone has previously held a Non-Executive Director position on the eftpos Board.
Bachelor of Business (Finance) and MBA
Martin is the Chief Risk Officer of Bank First and brings over 25 years of experience in risk management, financial services and technology in Australia and internationally.
He has held Chief Risk Officer and General Manager Risk and Compliance roles in APRA-regulated major bank and superannuation environments as well as global technology/payment corporations.
He has a strong record of building trust and delivering embedded, highly-effective risk management capability across varied industries with cultural and geographic diversity.
As a mutual, our customers are also shareholders. Profits are reinvested into the organisation, to strengthen Bank First and return value to Members.
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