ANZ appoints former Google MD

ANZ has appointed Maile Carnegie as group executive digital, responsible for leading the strategic development and delivery of 'a superior digital experience' for the bank's retail, commercial and institutional customers. As a member of the group executive committee she will also have responsibility for marketing including ANZ's brand, advertising and sponsorship.

Carnegie joins ANZ from Google where she has been managing director Australia and New Zealand since 2013. Previously she was managing director for Proctor & Gamble in Australia and New Zealand.

Commenting on the appointment, ANZ CEO Shayne Elliott said: "I am incredibly pleased to have Maile join us. Her experience at Google, her track record in building brands and business in Australia and Asia, and her leadership skills make her uniquely qualified to lead ANZ's digital transformation."

Carnegie will commence with ANZ in July 2016 and report directly to Elliott.