Based in Melbourne, Whelan’s responsibilities will include growing ANZ’s commercial business in Australia as well as increasing cross-border trade, markets and payments opportunities between Australia and Asia. He will report to ANZ CEO Australia Philip Chronican

Whelan is currently managing director of ANZ’s institutional, commercial and private bank businesses in Asia Pacific, Europe & America.

Since joining ANZ in 2004, Whelan has held senior roles in the bank’s institutional business both in Australia and Asia. Previously, he worked for Westpac and Citibank in senior commercial banking roles.

Chronican said that Mark’s experience within ANZ and his international background in institutional and commercial banking will be a tremendous asset to the business.