We are thrilled to welcome our new Managing Director, Doug Snell, who commenced his new role with us on Monday April 22nd.  With his proven track record of leadership and strategic vision, Doug brings a wealth of experience to lead Auswide Bank into its next phase of growth.

Doug’s financial services career spans 35 years, including his most recent role of Chief Executive Officer of StockCo, a livestock-specialist finance provider. During his time at StockCo, Doug was instrumental in reinvigorating the business strategy, with a focus on increasing profitability, while improving business process and operations.

Doug has also held senior positions at Bank of Queensland as General Manager for Corporate Business Banking and Acting Group Executive of the Business Division. During his time at Bank of Queensland, Doug played a key role in delivering major digital transformation projects, including a Financial Markets Digital platform and New Payments Platform (NPP). While at Commonwealth Bank Doug held the roles of General Manager for Regional and Agribusiness (QLD and NT), as well as Head of Global Markets Queensland, Singapore and Hong Kong.

We are confident that Doug’s insights and financial expertise will build sustainable growth and maximise value for our customers and shareholders and ensure the long-term financial health of Auswide Bank.

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, and Doug will champion a customer-centric mindset, driving innovation to exceed customer expectations and build upon our already strong foundation as we navigate future opportunities and challenges.