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Helene Simitzis

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Head of Strategy & Execution, Institutional & Payments Technology at ANZ
📍 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Helene Simitzis is the Head of Strategy & Execution for Institutional & Payments Technology at ANZ. With a background in science and finance, she spearheads initiatives using data mesh and AI to unlock new business value. Her career reflects a consistent upward trajectory in technology leadership roles within the bank.

She is a public advocate for "shifting data left, " a strategy that empowers business units by giving them direct ownership and control of their data.

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Experience
1 Years
Current Role
Head of Strategy & Execution, Institutional & Payments Technology
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Priorities

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Data Mesh Frameworks
She is a vocal proponent of data mesh, speaking publicly at events like the AWS FSI Symposium to share ANZ's journey and insights on the topic.
AI in Financial Services
Actively focused on how modern data frameworks can fuel AI outcomes and generate new business opportunities within institutional banking and payments.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Head of Strategy & Execution, Institutional & Payments Technology
ANZ
6-2025 - 10-2025
Head of Technology, Institutional Credit & Sales
ANZ
5-2024 - 6-2025
Head of Technology, Institutional Data & Sales
ANZ
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Education
2010 - 2015
Bachelor of Science/ Bachelor of Finance
La Trobe University
2009 - 2010
Bachelor of Science - BS
University of Melbourne
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