Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited have announced two executive appointments, with Fiona Thompson to become Chief People Officer, and Kerrie Noonan to become Chief Risk Officer.
Thompson has extensive experience in financial services and a depth of expertise across all people and culture functions, risk, customer advocacy and legal and compliance. She most recently held the role of Chief People Officer at Suncorp Group.
Noonan brings extensive banking and finance experience, in both Australia and the United Kingdom. She was most recently Chief Risk Officer, Retail Insurance Australia at IAG and prior to that held senior risk roles at National Australia Bank.
The appointments of a Chief People Officer and a Chief Risk Officer follow the additions and changes to the executive team announced by Bendigo Bank on 2 September 2024.
Thompson said she was looking forward to joining an organisation with values aligned with her own.
“I look forward to continuing to develop Bendigo Bank’s diverse and inclusive workplace culture and build on plans that will enhance the capability of our people and support the next phase of its growth,” said Thompson.
Noonan is looking forward to joining Bendigo Bank as well, saying she’s excited to be with an institution that articulates and demonstrates its purpose everyday.
“Bendigo Bank occupies a unique place in the Australian banking landscape, and I look forward to building on the hard work that has been done to uplift and embed risk processes and frameworks for the benefit of all of our stakeholders.”
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Richard Fennell said the refreshed executive team is well placed to support the Bank’s growth agenda.
“I am pleased to welcome Fiona and Kerrie to the executive team. I am delighted we have been able to attract such talented executives to support the continued uplift of our processes and frameworks. This will help us as we continue to accelerate our digital capability, deliver improved experiences and deeper relationships with our customers.”