ANZ has announced the appointment of Martin Beattie as the Country Head for ANZ Timor-Leste, pending regulatory approvals. Mr. Beattie will report to Sarah Stubbings, the ANZ Regional Executive for the Pacific, and will oversee the bank’s commercial banking operations in Timor-Leste.
Stubbings emphasized the importance of the Asia-Pacific region for ANZ, highlighting Timor-Leste as a key and expanding market. She expressed her anticipation of working with Beattie to strengthen the bank’s presence there.
Beattie brings 15 years of experience at ANZ, having held roles such as Specialist Property Manager and State Manager for Commercial Brokers across Western Australia, South Australia, and the Northern Territory. He also previously served as Country Head for the Solomon Islands.
“Martin did a great job leading our team in the Solomons. I’m delighted to announce his appointment to this critical role,” Stubbings stated. She acknowledged Beattie’s 18 years of diverse experience in finance and banking, along with his community commitment, and expressed confidence in his ability to make a significant impact in Timor-Leste.
Beattie is expected to arrive in Timor-Leste in October, and his official role will commence once all regulatory approvals are finalized. In the interim, Joao Ferreira, the Head of Commercial for Timor-Leste, will take on the Acting Country Head position following the departure of the current Country Head, Bernadette Shaw, in early October.
Stubbings thanked Shaw for her dedication to the customers, community, and team in Timor-Leste and wished her success in her new role as Country Head of Laos.