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Meet our Executive Team.

Our Executives, like Beyond Bank, are committed to mutuality, community, sustainability and acting ethically. Meet our team and learn more about them.

Wayne from the Beyond Bank Australia Executive Team

Wayne Matters

Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer

BA (Accounting), GAICD, FCA.

Wayne joined Beyond Bank in 2001 as the Chief Financial Officer, was appointed Deputy Chief Executive Officer in 2013, and was appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer in 2024. He manages several of our corporate support functions, including data, finance, wealth, and treasury. He has 30 years’ experience in finance, treasury, risk management, and administration. Wayne is based in Adelaide, South Australia.

Director Community CPS Services Pty Ltd. Director Beyond Employee Benevolent Fund Pty Ltd. Director Eastwoods Group Ltd. Director Eastwoods Wealth Management Pty Ltd.

Michelle from the Beyond Bank Australia Executive Team

Michelle Coelho

Chief People and Culture Officer

MBA, GAICD.

Michelle has been with Beyond Bank for more than 20 years, starting her banking career with United Credit Union. Her most recent appointment before joining the Executive team was to lead our team in WA as State Manager, a position she held for 10 years. Michelle is responsible for driving performance, leadership, development and growth of our people at Beyond Bank Australia and alignment to culture. Michelle is based in Perth, Western Australia.

Director Beyond Bank Australia Foundation Ltd.

Stevie-Ann from the Beyond Bank Australia Executive Team

Stevie-Ann Dovico

Chief Information Officer

B.Bus, B.IT, MBA. 

Stevie is a technologist, strategist, innovator and leader in banking and financial services where she has worked across Asia Pacific for over 17 years. She has run critical technology platforms and global teams, led large-scale change to deliver exceptional customer experiences and transformed digital capabilities across large organisations. Stevie has a larger-than-life energy and a passion for developing people and teams. She was awarded Executive Leader of the Year 2022 by Women in Digital. Stevie is based in Sydney, New South Wales.

Director Beyond Employee Benevolent Fund Pty Ltd.

Peter from the Beyond Bank Australia Executive Team

Peter Rutter

Chief Community & Strategy Officer

MBA (Advanced), GAICD.

Peter has 30 years’ experience in the banking and finance industry. He joined Beyond Bank in 1993. Prior to this, he was employed at Bank SA for 10 years. Peter is responsible for our strategic direction, brand, marketing and communications, and our community development program. Peter is based in Adelaide, South Australia.

Director Beyond Employee Benevolent Fund Pty Ltd.

Nick from the Beyond Bank Australia Executive Team

Nick May

Chief Customer Officer

MBA, GDBM, GAICD.

Nick is a values-focused and highly driven executive with over 30 years of experience in the banking industry. Nick joined the Beyond Bank Group Executive Team as General Manager Corporate Services in 2013. Nick then moved into his current role of Chief Customer Officer in 2016 where he has responsibility for the broad distribution and retail network covering branches, business banking, the Customer Relationship Centre, digital team, Insurance division and the organisation’s third party division. With oversight of the bank’s overall customer experience, Nick’s focus is on the relationships, service and interactions customers have through the banks various channels. Nick has extensive media experience across television, radio and print media as well as having responsibility for many of Beyond Bank’s corporate partnerships.

Director Beyond Bank Australia Foundation Ltd.

Brad from the Beyond Bank Australia Executive Team

Brad Markwart

Chief Risk Officer

BSc, BEc, GradCert Accounting, GAICD.

Brad has been in the finance industry over 20 years, joining Beyond Bank in 2001. With extensive experience in risk management and compliance, Brad is passionate about using people and technology to drive efficiencies and improved risk management outcomes for the Bank and its customers. Brad is responsible for the Bank’s risk management, compliance, and financial crimes functions. Brad is based in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.

Director Beyond Employee Benevolent Fund Pty Ltd. Director Community CPS Services Pty Ltd.

Tony from the Beyond Bank Australia Executive Team

Tony Maughan

Interim Chief Financial Officer

B.Com, MBA, CA, GAICD.

Tony joined Beyond Bank in 2023 as the Chief Operating Officer. Tony brings extensive leadership experience across the entire banking value chain, including group strategy, mergers and acquisitions, front-line banking, and large-scale transformation projects. At Beyond Bank, Tony is responsible for overseeing our Business Enablement, Products and Payments, Credit Assessment, Loan Fulfillment, and Property teams. With his commitment to operational effectiveness, Tony plays a vital role in driving our purpose to create and return value for our customers. Tony is based in Melbourne, Victoria.

Director Community CPS Services Pty Ltd. Director Eastwoods Group Ltd. Director Eastwoods Wealth Management Pty Ltd.

Gavin from the Beyond Bank Australia Executive Team

Gavin Heathcote

General Manager, Business Banking

BBus(B&F), GAICD.

Gavin has over 35 years of financial services and community experience, with executive roles in banking and NFP sectors. His executive experience includes multiple distribution leadership roles, Chief Operating Officer functions, risk and governance and strategy development and implementation. Gavin has worked across multiple business segments and geographies, including regional and metropolitan Australia and the Asia-Pacific. He is passionate about achieving a positive and sustainable impact in the community and making meaningful leadership contributions to purpose-led organisations. Gavin is based in Geelong, Victoria.

Director Beyond Bank Australia Foundation Ltd, Director AWA Mutual Ltd.

 
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Wendy Den Hartog

Interim Chief Operating Officer

Adv. Dip. Management

Wendy has over 20 years of experience in financial services and joined Beyond Bank in 2021. Wendy oversees Products and Payments, Credit Assessment, Loan Fulfillment, the Project Management Office, and Property teams. Committed to enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency, she plays a key role in delivering value for customers. As a passionate and focused leader, she has expertise in Operations, Retail Banking, mergers, transformations, and strategic project implementation. She has strong strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and a talent for building high-performing teams in dynamic environments.  Wendy is based in Adelaide, South Australia.