Director Strategic Transformation at Westpac Group
📍 Greater Sydney Area, Australia
Kuma is a results-driven data and technology executive with over 18 years of experience spearheading strategic transformation within the financial services industry. He specializes in data strategy, managing large-scale platforms, and leading high-performing teams to deliver business innovation and growth. He holds a B. Eng(Hon) from the University of Sydney.
At Commonwealth Bank, he was responsible for a data investment portfolio of approximately $150M and led a workforce of over 300 people.
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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Director Strategic Transformation
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Sydney Area, Australia
Personality Overview
How Kuma shows up
Trusting
Socially Adept
People-Oriented
They are more likely to accept new and exciting technologies. They are charming and can persuade others to support their decisions. They will fight for you if they come to believe in you.
Priorities
Topics Kuma cares about
Data-Driven Transformation
His career focuses on designing and implementing data strategies to drive business innovation, bridging the gap between data and business outcomes.
Cloud Data Platforms
He has direct experience managing the transition from multiple big data platforms like Teradata and Cloudera to a single cloud-based data lakehouse.
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Career
Work history
3-2024
Director Strategic Transformation
Westpac Group
11-2023
Executive
Jigsaw Ensemble Australia
11-2023 - 3-2024
Strategic Advisor (BFSI)
DXC Technology
3-2022 - 8-2023
General Manager (Data Platform & Capabilities)
Commonwealth Bank
6-2020 - 6-2022
Head of Data Delivery (Retail)
Commonwealth Bank
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