BNZ CEO departs

After four years at the helm, the BNZ's chief executive is moving on.

Wednesday, August 25th 2021, 2:04PM

Bank of New Zealand chief executive Angela Mentis is leaving the bank to take up a newly created role in Australia.

She will become Group Chief Digital, Data & Analytics Officer at BNZ's parent company NAB.

The BNZ’s Customer, Products and Services executive Dan Huggins will become the bank's new chief executive and managing director.

BNZ chairman Doug McKay says Huggins is an exceptional leader with deep experience in banking and a focus on delivering outstanding outcomes for our customers.

"He has played a key role in developing our existing strategy and I look forward to seeing our momentum continue.

“Dan is a Kiwi and knows the New Zealand market well," says McKay.

"I am particularly pleased we are making an internal appointment and he brings an international perspective that is important as we continue to build a world-class bank."

On Mentis' four years leading BNZ, McKay says she has been a tremendous leader of the bank.

"She has built an exceptionally talented executive team and the board and I have enjoyed working with her.

“Angie has brought a real focus on delivering for customers and helped spearhead BNZ’s investment in digital services and tools.

"She has led BNZ during a time of significant change and leaves a lasting legacy of high performance and customer focus for which she can be incredibly proud.”

Mentis’ last day as BNZ chief executive will be September 30.

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