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Leadership Team
Our Executive Management Team have been carefully selected to deliver on our promise to our members. Our Board bring a lot of experience to the table.
Executive Management
David brings extensive experience to Regional Australia Bank, with over 30 years working across the finance and banking sector. Throughout his career, David has held executive positions at Cuscal Ltd, Eftpos, Cardtronics and Linfox Armaguard. He has specialised in innovation, technology and payment systems.
John joins the Executive Team of Regional Australia Bank following seven years as Chief Executive Officer of Summerland Bank. He possesses a unique blend of finely-tuned technical and emotional intelligence that sets him apart in the corporate world.
Michelle brings a well-rounded wealth of knowledge to the Executive Management team at Regional Australia Bank. She has over 29 years’ experience in the financial sector, 24 of these spent in various Management roles within the Regional Australia Bank. Michelle holds formal qualifications in Business and Human Resource Management, Positive Psychology, Leadership Coaching and is a graduate of the INSEAD Advanced Management Programme.
Julie brings extensive experience to the CIO position, with over 25 years working across the Financial Services and Banking industry, including 15 years at ING Direct before moving to AMP as Director of Bank Operations. Julie also held executive positions at 86400 and uno Home Loans. She is passionate about and has a wealth of experience in developing and delivering outstanding customer experiences.
Les Bailey
Chief Risk Officer
Les has held numerous senior executive roles within the Financial Services Industry and holds a master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA). He brings a wealth of experience to the executive having previously served as a member of the executive management team of Holiday Coast Credit Union as Chief Risk Officer. Les is also a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
James has extensive financial management and executive experience across banking and financial services in Australia, Europe and North America. James has accountability across the Finance, Treasury and Corporate Services functions of the bank and is a Fellow of Certified Practising Accountants (FCPA), holding formal qualifications in accounting and finance from the University of New England and FINSIA.
Sally-Annejoins the Executive Team of Regional Australia Bank following more than 25 years with Summerland Bank. She has held key leadership roles, including Deputy CEO, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Transformation Officer, with a strong background in the mutual banking sector, contributing significantly to the industry’s growth and resilience.
As the Chief Governance & Legal Officer, and with over 23 years in the banking industry, David brings extensive skills and knowledge in areas of governance, legal and compliance. David also holds the position of Company Secretary. He has formal qualification in business, law, governance and is a qualified Company Secretary. David is a graduate of the Harvard Business School (USA), Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) and Governance Institute of Australia (GIA).
David Heine
Chief Executive Officer
John Williams
Deputy CEO, Strategy
Michelle Edmonds
Deputy CEO, Customer
Julie Armstrong
Chief Operating Officer
Les Bailey
Chief Risk Officer
James Harris
Chief Financial Officer
Sally-Anne Jung
Chief Transformation Officer
David Munday
Chief Governance & Legal Officer & Company Secretary
Board of Directors
Michael Fenech
Board Chair since 2024
Michael brings a broad knowledge of risk management, leadership, and strategy to the Board in broad areas of financial services. Michael has over 40 years' of experience in the banking sector across Australia, operating in roles at Executive and Chief Executive levels. Michael is actively involved as a consultant to many financial institutions and holds various Board positions.
Key responsibilities on the Board include Independent non-executive Director, Chair of Corporate Governance Committee and Board Member.
Colin is an experienced Chair, Board Committee Chair and Non-Executive Director with more than two decades of board and executive leadership experience across the banking, superannuation, government, disability services and community sectors. Colin served 6 years on the Board of Summerland Bank, including 4 years as Chair. He is a Fellow Certified Practising Accountant (FCPA), a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia, a Fellow of FINSIA, and has completed the Executive Leadership Program at Harvard University.
Key responsibilities on the Board include Independent non-executive Director, Deputy Chair of the Board, and Chair of the People and Governance Committee.
Jane is an experienced non-executive director and senior banking and marketing executive with more than 30 years’ leadership experience across financial services, health insurance, and customer-owned banking. She held a range of executive roles with Heritage Bank, culminating in Chief Product & Marketing Officer, and served as a Director of the Customer Owned Banking Association. A Director of Summerland Bank since 2020, including as Chair of the Risk Committee, Jane brings deep expertise in strategy, customer experience, marketing, product management, and organisational growth.
Key responsibilities on the Board include Independent non-executive Director and member of the Board Risk Committee.
Kevin brings more than 35 years of professional experience in auditing and business consulting, together with extensive expertise in governance, financial reporting, risk management, and assurance. He has over five years’ experience as a non-executive director with several organisations, including serving as a Director of Summerland Bank and Chair of its Audit Committee since 2020.
Key responsibilities on the Board include Independent non-executive Director and member of the Board Audit Committee.
Jennifer is a non-executive director with over fifteen years of board-level experience and a diverse career forged in the Hunter Region. Jennifer is a Chartered Accountant who has held senior positions with national consulting firms, Pitcher Partners and PwC. She has held board and committee positions with some of the regional NSW’s most significant organisations including Newcastle Permanent, University of Newcastle, Hunter New England Local Health District and Maitland City Council. She is also a Director of the national not for profit organisation, Job Futures Limited trading as CoAct.
Key responsibilities include being an Independent non-executive Director (Board Appointed)
Sally Mackenzie
Board Member since 2022
Sally is a corporate affairs strategist and brings with her strong credentials in advocacy, government relations and stakeholder engagement. Sally has worked in banking and finance domestically and off-shore for NSW Treasury and as an advisor to the Thai, Philippines and Mongolian governments. She is also an experienced diplomat, having worked in the Australian Embassy in Jakarta and High Commission in Honiara. Sally is passionate about women’s economic empowerment, financial literacy and a firm believer that business can be a force for good and improve the lives of people and communities.
Key responsibilities on the Board include being a Independent non-executive Director, member of the Risk Committee and member of the Audit Committee.
Graham brings a history of strategy, leadership, risk management and business development to the Board. He has 45 plus years’ experience in the banking sector, 14 of these served as CEO/Managing Director of Credit Union Australia (CUA). Graham is an experienced Director with over 30 years on various Board including within the customer owned banking sector .
Key responsibilities on the Board include Independent non-executive Director, Ex-officio member of the Audit Committee, Corporate Governance Committee and Risk Committee.
Julie has a strong background in banking, finance, insurance and the not-for-profit sector, and in excess of 25 years in financial services. In her 15 years at Westpac Banking Corporation, Julie led the Structured Finance business within the Treasury Division and served on various Westpac Group subsidiary companies in Australia and the United States. More recently, Julie consulted to KPMG in the Audit, Assurance and Risk Consulting practice with a focus on the financial services industry. She currently serves on the boards of various companies in Australia.
Key responsibilities include being an Independent non-executive Director (Board Appointed).
Michael Fenech
Board Chair since 2024
Colin Sales
Board Member since 2020
Jane Calder
Board Member since 2020
Kevin Franey
Board Member since 2020
Jennifer Leslie
Board Member since 2023
Sally Mackenzie
Board Member since 2022
Graham Olrich
Board Member since 2011
Julie Osborne
Board Member since 2023