BRUCE MCKENZIE
Singapore
Summary
Institutional banking leader with 20 years’ experience across Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, specialising in client management, governance, and risk management. Proven capability in leading teams, navigating diverse operating environments, engaging external partners, government agencies and stakeholders. Demonstrated track record in delivering sustainable P&L growth, strengthening franchise reputation, and driving strategy across international markets.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Executive Board Member
New Zealand Chamber of Commerce
Singapore
09.2023 - Current
- Providing governance oversight and strategic direction to an internationally engaged business chamber in Singapore. Engaging government officials, ambassadors, major corporates, and regional stakeholders to strengthen commercial ties between New Zealand and Southeast Asia. Contribute to policy insights, membership development, event strategy, and government agency engagement.
- Developed policies that supported economic development and strengthened member relationships.
Head of Multinationals, Asia, Australia, New Zealand
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group
Singapore
01.2019 - Current
- Lead ANZ’s regional Multinationals client franchise, overseeing strategy, P&L delivery, risk governance, and relationship management for high priority global clients headquartered in 20 countries across Asia and the Pacific. Manage and lead cross border teams to ensure alignment to strategy and adherence to regulatory and ANZ Group policy frameworks.
- Led cross-functional teams to streamline operational processes and enhance efficiency.
- Developed strategic initiatives to drive organizational growth and improve service delivery.
Director
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group
Singapore
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Supported the development and execution of the Southeast Asian Agribusiness target strategy, action plan, reputation risk mitigation, and terms of credit assessment in diversified industries including agriculture.
- Founding Member of the Risk Culture Management and Sustainability Green teams to manage various ANZ campaigns and initiatives.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Executive Manager, Agribusiness
ANZ Banking Group
Indonesia, Regional Asia
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Developed ANZ’s Southeast Asia Agribusiness strategy, covering target-market planning, reputation-risk assessment, and sector credit frameworks.
Senior Manager, Insights & Solutions
ANZ Banking Group
New Zealand
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Responsible for identifying and leading strategic and tactical opportunities that support sustainable growth across existing and new to bank Institutional clients, and supporting the development of graduates and new team members.
Manager, Research & Analysis
ANZ Banking Group
New Zealand
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Managed institutional credit portfolios; improved profitability, conducted credit structuring, and developed junior talent. Nominated for Individual Excellence Awards (2010, 2011).
Corporate Banking, Analyst
Westpac New Zealand
New Zealand
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Responsible for preparing bank financing cases for transactions including M&A, MBO's, projects and investments. It also provided the opportunity to successfully build and implement sales tracking and reporting tools for regional sales teams.
Finance Analyst
Landcorp Farming Limited
New Zealand
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Supported New Zealand’s largest state owned farming enterprise’s corporate finance, treasury, investment evaluation, FX and liquidity risk analysis, and multiyear cashflow modelling.
- Analyzed financial data to support strategic decision-making processes.
- Developed comprehensive financial models to forecast revenue and expenses efficiently.
Education
Economics & Finance
Victoria University of Wellington
New Zealand 02.2004 - 02.2006
Bachelor of Commerce - Economics & Finance
Victoria University of Wellington
New Zealand 02.2001 - 11.2003
Skills
- Ethics and compliance
- Operational efficiency
- Organizational management
- Strategic visioning
- Leadership experience
- Relationship and team building
Interests
Community volunteering and engagement, endurance sports, sustainable development, and fostering outcomes for New Zealand Inc
Timeline
Executive Board Member
New Zealand Chamber of Commerce
09.2023 - Current
Head of Multinationals, Asia, Australia, New Zealand
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group
01.2019 - Current
Director
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group
01.2015 - 01.2019
Executive Manager, Agribusiness
ANZ Banking Group
01.2013 - 01.2015
Senior Manager, Insights & Solutions
ANZ Banking Group
01.2012 - 01.2013
Manager, Research & Analysis
ANZ Banking Group
01.2008 - 01.2012
Corporate Banking, Analyst
Westpac New Zealand
01.2006 - 01.2008
Economics & Finance
Victoria University of Wellington
02.2004 - 02.2006
Finance Analyst
Landcorp Farming Limited
01.2004 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Commerce - Economics & Finance
Victoria University of Wellington
02.2001 - 11.2003