28 Mar 2023
Elliott: Queensland's road to greater prosperity
Shayne Elliott |
Strategic investment and focus on emerging sectors can bring the Sunshine State additional economic growth.
About Shayne Elliott
Shayne Elliott was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) on 1 January 2016.
Shayne joined ANZ as CEO Institutional in June 2009 and in 2012 was appointed Chief Financial Officer. In this role he was responsible for all aspects of Finance as well as Group strategy, Legal, Treasury, Investor Relations and Mergers and Acquisitions.
Shayne has more than 30 years’ experience in international banking including in Australia, New Zealand, USA, UK, Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
Prior to ANZ, Shayne held senior executive roles at EFG Hermes primarily as Chief Operating Officer covering Technology, Risk, Marketing, Operations and HR.
Shayne was previously with Citigroup for 20 years where he held various senior positions across geographies and business sectors including CEO Global Transaction Services Asia Pacific, Country Head Australia/New Zealand and Country Head Egypt.
Shayne is a Director of the Financial Markets Foundation for Children and a member of the Australian Banking Association, the Business Council of Australia and the Customs Advisory Board.
Shayne holds a Bachelor of Commerce, Management Studies and Finance from the University of Auckland, New Zealand.
articles by Shayne Elliott
09 Mar 2023
India arrives at a new dawn
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
Predictions of India’s economic ascendency have abounded for years – and it may be about to fulfill that promise.
23 Feb 2023
Banking on Asian diversity
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
To walk with clients in Asia, you need your feet on the ground.
15 Dec 2022
Elliott: An increasingly diversified, lower risk bank well on track
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
Momentum in Australian home loans, ANZ Plus launched, disciplined growth in NZ, Institutional and Commercial and a continuing simplification and de-risking of the business stood out in 2022.
27 Oct 2022
BEHIND THE NUMBERS: Bracing Australia’s backbone
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
By establishing Commercial Australia as standalone division earlier this year, we’re focused on supporting business customers for future growth.
12 Sep 2022
The ESG opportunity: poised for long-term success
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
As the ESG sector continues to evolve, ANZ has aligned its purpose, strategy and ESG priorities to capitalise on the next phase of growth.
18 Jul 2022
Elliott: a transformational advance for ANZ
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
Suncorp Bank is a terrific franchise and a natural fit with ANZ, according to CEO Shayne Elliott.
31 Mar 2022
Growing towards net-zero
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
A new collaborative project in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt region will be positive for the environment and local businesses.
28 Mar 2022
The path to transformation-Plus
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
The launch of ANZ’s new retail banking platform ANZ Plus sparked a conversation about transformation and the hardware and software organisations need to make it work.
22 Mar 2022
Elliott: rebuilding our capability and capacity
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
ANZ CEO says the newly launched ANZ Plus platform will fundamentally change the bank’s retail banking capabilities.
09 Nov 2021
LONGREAD: the bank we’re building
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
ANZ CEO Shayne Elliott outlines key focus areas for the bank’s future growth and opportunities.
05 Oct 2021
Elliott: businesses prepared for re-opening but remain cautious
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
ANZ CEO Shayne Elliott says businesses have managed their cashflow and savings incredibly well through the pandemic. But uncertainty will remain for a bit longer.
27 Sep 2021
Geminder: running a business is a marathon, not a sprint
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
Finding the right mix of business and family has been the key to success for renowned Australian businesswoman Fiona Geminder.
16 Sep 2021
Integrating ESG: moving to the next phase
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
A keen focus on ESG has created opportunity and value for ANZ’s shareholders, people, customers and community.
14 Sep 2021
PODCAST: taking stock of ethical issues
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
A focus on environmental, social and governance issues are no longer a “nice to have” for businesses looking to create long-term value, says investment expert.
07 Sep 2021
The benefit of a balanced business diet
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
Success in agriculture is dependent on so many variables. Offering diverse products and services is helping this business thrive even in tough times.
23 Aug 2021
B-doubling up on freight for regional Australia
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
A focus on safety and sustainability is crucial for this ambitious logistics company.
06 Aug 2021
Agile: a continuing evolution
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
Three years into ANZ’s agile transformation – how far have we come?
01 Jul 2021
Under the hood: not your regular rewards program
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
Investing in Australian-made business Cashrewards will give ANZ the ability to help customers improve their financial wellbeing.
27 May 2021
Elliott: accelerating our strategy
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
CEO says a strategic focus on banking infrastructure at a retail and institutional level sets ANZ apart from competitors.
27 Apr 2021
Under the hood: challenging the lenders
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
At first glance, it might seem strange for a major bank like ANZ to invest in a challenger lender. But this ANZi alumnus explains one strategy behind the decision.
08 Apr 2021
PODCAST: rise of the machine (learning)
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
AI and machine learning can make banking faster, easier and better for our customers and our people. Here’s how some of our teams are embracing these new technologies.
31 Mar 2021
Under the hood: simplifying small business lending
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
There are hundreds of small business lending products and offerings available in the market. So how do you know which is the right one? ANZi alumnus Valiant makes it easier.
09 Mar 2021
Under the hood: wearing multiple hats
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
Running a small business can be an overwhelming experience. This digital financial assistance tool takes out the guesswork.
24 Feb 2021
Under the hood: make an offer
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
As the Australian housing market continues to recover from the pandemic, one digital solution is making it easier than ever for buyers to purchase a home.
04 Feb 2021
PODCAST: under the hood of ANZi
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
The investments and innovations arm of ANZ has been working hard to accelerate the bank’s digital evolution and more efficient customer service.
28 Jan 2021
Leaving behind legacy: the need for business transformation
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that companies must move quickly in transforming their businesses to be digital-first.
02 Oct 2020
Learning from fires to respond in crisis
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
There are many similarities between preparing for - and responding to - a bushfire and a pandemic, says emergency services expert.
29 Sep 2020
Focusing on growth at the top
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
There aren’t enough women in the executive ranks of Australia’s top companies. A cultural shift is needed to create more diverse pipelines of talent.
07 Sep 2020
Responding to pandemic through ESG lens
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
ANZ’s support for customers, stakeholders and the community throughout the crisis has been anchored to its purpose, strong governance and ESG principles.
27 Jul 2020
Scenario planning bolsters business success - crisis or no crisis
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
Planning for the worst case scenario helps business think through their COVID-19 response, says outgoing Institutional Australia head.
14 Jul 2020
Q&A: diversifying in a crisis
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
Despite the difficulties, some companies are finding their strengths in the pandemic. Two ANZ leaders discuss how they’re doing it.
03 Jul 2020
Elliott: learning from our experience in crisis
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
ANZ CEO reflects on the lessons he has learned in managing a major institution and its customers through a pandemic.
15 Oct 2019
Olam Vietnam: sustainability more than catchphrase
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
ANZ CEO & Olam’s Prakash Jhanwer chat about Vietnam’s development and the role of purpose and social responsibility.
19 Oct 2018
Why we must enable banks to be enabled
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
Ahead of Sibos 2018, ANZ’s CEO shares his thoughts on five key themes set to dominate discourse at the conference.
03 Sep 2018
PODCAST: ethics, banking & striking a balance
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
Shayne Elliott & Dr Simon Longstaff chat about the complex role of banks in how customers spend their money.
20 Aug 2018
PODCAST: Gone fishing? Still working…
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
ADC Dr Kay Patterson discusses the many benefits of supporting those who want to stay in the workforce past the retirement age.
31 Jul 2018
Could India lead the world on tech?
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
Shayne Elliott speaks to Australia’s High Commissioner to India Harinder Sidhu.
19 Jul 2018
PODCAST: why shareholders care about purpose
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
Consumers and investors are analysing more than just your core business strategy, says a social impact expert.
29 May 2018
Elliott & Borghetti: the right way to plan your career
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
The key to success in the workplace is just being the best at what you do now, Virgin CEO John Borghetti says.
27 Apr 2018
Businesses are in a tech war: Bloomberg chair
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
Demand for improved customer experience means companies are at war for tech capability, says Bloomberg’s Chairman.
29 Jan 2018
Elliott: why ANZ backs the Royal Commission
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
Shayne Elliott’s letter to ANZ staff in the wake of the bank’s submission to the royal commission.
15 Nov 2017
Paying attention to equality
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
In an ANZ staff message, Shayne Elliott says the result celebrates Australian democracy and allows society to move forward together.
20 Jul 2017
Australia’s energy certainty opportunity
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
It is in all our interests to move beyond old debates and seek certainty around energy policy.
09 Jun 2017
Business must lead support for free trade
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
ChAFTA has delivered vast improvements for people and businesses and will continue to do so.
15 Apr 2016
Three keys to Chinese banking reform – and what it might mean for Australia
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
ANZ chief executive Shayne Elliott is in Beijing for the Australia-China CEO Roundtable and Australia Week in China. He believes reform of the financial system is essential for China’s continued development and this is an edited transcript of a speech he gave on the subject.
05 Feb 2016
Fintech forces banks to be better: Elliott
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
If you think about what banks do, it's actually really simple. We really only have two resources: great people and technology.
13 Oct 2015
Three things companies need to succeed in the digital era
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
A visit to Silicon Valley is both terrifying and exciting.
24 Aug 2015
Six things Europe's best banks do
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
As chief financial officer at ANZ I'm always on the lookout for what others in the industry are doing well to see what I can learn and apply at our company.
12 Jun 2015
How the banks will be made to hold more capital
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
The next step by Australian regulators to encourage banks to hold more capital is likely to come in the form of changes to mortgage risk weighting, according to ANZ's chief financial officer.
03 Dec 2014
International investors now more comfortable with ANZ's Asia strategy
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
Shayne Elliott, ANZ chief financial officer, speaks with BlueNotes about how ANZ's strategy is being received internationally and why fund managers are increasingly engaged in Asia.
02 Nov 2014
Strong capital generation and growth sustainable
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
A five year record of peer-beating performance on revenue, expenses and cash profits – with less reliance on lower bad debts – demonstrates ongoing momentum according to ANZ chief financial officer Shayne Elliott.
02 May 2014
ANZ CFO tackles Asia growth/return question
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
ANZ CFO tackles Asia growth/return question.