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Elliott: betting on Queensland, accelerating ANZ strategy
ANZ CEO says acquisition of Suncorp Bank is an investment in the bank’s Retail and Commercial operations, and the state of Queensland.
Behind the scenes of a major bank deal
21 Jul 2022
ANZ CEO Shayne Elliott arrives at the bank’s Brisbane offices Source: Arsineh Houspian
On Monday 18 July, ANZ announced an agreement to acquire Suncorp Bank from Suncorp Group Limited, accelerating the growth of its retail and commercial businesses while also improving the geographic balance of its business in Australia.
The announcement was the culmination of months of hard work across a variety of departments including mergers and acquisitions, legal, finance, retail and commercial banking, and many others.
To fully explain the announcement, ANZ CEO Shayne Elliott spent the day talking to a wide variety of stakeholders – from the investor community, government and regulators, the media, and Suncorp and ANZ staff.
The images below provide a behind the scenes look into his day.
Checking in with Chief Financial Officer Farhan Faruqui Source: Arsineh Houspian
Putting the final touches on speaking notes with Group General Manager Communications and Public Affairs Tony Warren Source: Arsineh Houspian
Finalising the trading update figures with (L-R) Group General Manager Investor Relations Jill Campbell, Senior M&A Advisor Kylie Bundrock and CFO Farhan Faruqui Source: Arsineh Houspian
A light moment before the investor call begins Source: Arsineh Houspian
Heading over to Suncorp’s offices for the media conference Source: Arsineh Houspian
Arriving with (L-R) ANZ Chairman Paul O’Sullivan, Suncorp Group CEO Steve Johnston and Suncorp Chairman Christine McLoughlin AM Source: Arsineh Houspian
Discussing the acquisition and ANZ’s commitment to Queensland Source: Arsineh Houspian
Posing for a quick photo for the newspapers Source: Arsineh Houspian
Meeting with Suncorp bank branch staff at the Ann Street, Brisbane branch Source: Arsineh Houspian
Taking a group photo at Suncorp’s Brisbane branch to end the day Source: Arsineh Houspian
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