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Australian Military Bank chairman John Brooks has welcomed new chief executive Darlene Mattiske-Wood, replacing John Ford who exits the business after seven years in the role.
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Mattiske-Wood was previously deputy CEO for People’s Choice Credit Union since 2016 and brings over 20 years’ experience in executive leadership to Australian Military Bank, with 15 years’ experience in the mutual sector.
“We are delighted to welcome Darlene to the bank and look forward to her leadership building on our substantial steps forward in digital innovation and member experience,” said Brooks.
Mattiske-Wood has extensive strategic, operational, and people and culture expertise. She has also held several board positions including current director with COBA (Customer Owned Banking Association) and previous chair of Mutual Market Place representing People’s Choice in the joint venture procurement company between CUA and People’s Choice.
On her appointment, Mattiske-Woods said, "We are member-owned, our purpose for being is ‘our members’ and we have a tremendous contribution to make to the financial wellbeing of our ownership. There is no confusion about our key objective or which stakeholders we serve. We are member-first and this clarity will be informing all dimensions of my leadership of Australian Military Bank.
"Last month the bank announced impressive half yearly financial results that provide a strong basis for the bank's future growth through its digital-first strategy. Further, the bank is in the first phases of participation in the First Home Owners Deposit Scheme as well as its ongoing participation with Department of Defence as one of only three approved Defence Housing Ownership Assistance Scheme (DHOAS) participants."
Mattiske Wood assumes executive control of Australian Military Bank following its recent 60th anniversary celebrations.
She concluded, “The chance to serve our members is a privilege not a right and I regard a legacy of 60 years’ service and our members' trust as our most valuable asset.”
Since its creation in 1959, Australian Military Bank has been Australia’s longest serving Defence financial institution. Australian Military Bank specialises in service and products that integrate into the unique aspects of life in the armed services.
