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Chris Bradford

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Head of Technology, Digital Consumer Finance at Westpac Group
📍 Greater Sydney Area, Australia

Chris Bradford is a technology leader at Westpac with over 20 years of experience, specializing in engineering, data, and creating exceptional customer experiences. He has been instrumental in the development of Westpacs award-winning mobile banking application, which he describes as a comprehensive digital platform. He studied Science at the University of Sydney.

Outside of his professional role, Chris is passionate about solving complex problems and contributing to his community. He maintains a strong commitment to his family and personal health and fitness, balancing his career with an active lifestyle that includes surfing, as mentioned in his efforts to build Westpacs Gold Coast engineering hub.

He challenges his teams to compare their work not just to other banks, but to the innovation standards of tech giants like Apple and Google.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Head of Technology, Digital Consumer Finance
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Sydney Area, Australia
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Digital Banking Platforms
He led the development of Westpac's new mobile app, emphasizing that he views it as a 'digital platform' with intelligence behind the user experience.
Engineering Culture
He is actively building a 'game-changing' engineering hub on the Gold Coast, promoting a culture that blends a world-class lifestyle with high-impact projects.
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Career

Work history

3-2024
Head of Technology, Digital Consumer Finance
Westpac Group
9-2019 - 3-2025
Director Of Technology, Consumer Digital
Westpac
3-2016 - 3-2025
Head Of Digital
Westpac
10-2011 - 3-2016
Head of Consumer Banking Technology
Westpac
1-2005 - 9-2011
Programme Manager
St.George Bank
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TECH IN 10: Westpac ramps up new app rollout. Featured in Westpac News
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Westpac begins rollout of new mobile banking app, project …. Featured in Westpac News
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Education
1991 - 1994
Science
University of Sydney
2-1989 - 10-1990
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Hurlstone Agricultural College
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