Alec Muir

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Head of Data Architecture and AI at Teachers Mutual Bank Limited

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Overview

Alec Muir is a strategic leader driving data and AI innovation in the financial services sector, currently as the Head of Data Architecture and AI at Teachers Mutual Bank. He has a strong background in leading large data science and analytics teams at major institutions like Westpac.

Outside of work, Alec is deeply passionate about robotics and unmanned technologies. He is an active member of the maker community, designing and building complex, 3D-printed droids inspired by popular science fiction, and supports the growth of commercial UAV applications and STEM in Australia.

As a personal COVID project, he built a full-scale Astromech Droid and brought it into the office for a team showcase.

Personality Overview

Achievment Oriented

Decisive

Confident & Optimistic

They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.  They usually prefer to drive the conversation. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.

Topics They Care About

AI in Finance
Leads data and AI strategy at Teachers Mutual Bank and previously led data science and innovation for Westpac's consumer division to drive business growth.
Data Transformation
His career focuses on turning data into strategic assets, optimizing business processes, and leading teams in agile environments to deliver intelligent solutions.
Robotics & Drones
Invested in unmanned technologies, he works with Australian companies to develop and support commercial UAV applications and robotics.

Media Appearances

Alec has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2025
Head of Data Architecture and AI at Teachers Mutual Bank Limited
10-2023 - 9-2025
Head of Data Science and Innovation - Consumer Division at Westpac Group
7-2021 - 9-2023
Director of AI & Automation at Westpac Group
10-2019 - 7-2021
Director/Chapter Lead of Customer Analytics at Westpac Group
4-2019 - 9-2019
Director of Customer Analytics at BT

Education

1999 - 2004
Physics from The Kings School Parramatta

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Exp : 20 Location : Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Head of Data Architecture and AI at Teachers Mutual Bank Limited
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Insights For Selling To Alec

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product
  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product
  • Look like someone who is on top of their game

DONT's

  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Alec is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Alec

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Alec move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Alec take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Alec

Personality Compatibility


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