Wayne Besant is Managing Director of ANZ Retail, in New Zealand. ANZ Retail encompasses the Personal, Business Banking, Mortgage and Advisory Distribution segments for the ANZ brand in New Zealand.

Wayne was previously General Manager ANZ Distribution, a role he held since 2003. Highlights of Wayne’s time in this role include his contribution to the turnaround and rebuilding of the ANZ brand in the New Zealand market.

Prior to this he led the Business Banking and Rural business as Head of ANZ Business (NZ) for three years. Over his career, Wayne has built a strong foundation in both the personal and business banking segments.

He joined ANZ in 1987 at the Panmure Branch in Auckland.

Wayne has a Master of Social Sciences (Hons) and also a Master of Business Administration (Distinction). He is a Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia.

An avid sports follower, Wayne recently completed a three-year term on the Board of Tennis New Zealand.

Last updated: September 2006