Shane Drewitt

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Product Area Lead - Data & AI Platforms at ANZ

Greater Melbourne Area, Australia

Overview

A strategic data, AI, and technology leader with over 20 years of global experience, currently leading Data & AI Platforms at ANZ. He specializes in driving large-scale cloud transformations, GenAI innovation, and fostering agile excellence. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Madras.

He is a people-first leader who thrives on building inclusive, high-performing teams that deliver, learn, and grow together. He is passionate about mentoring emerging leaders and operates with clarity, empathy, and purpose to foster a strong team culture.

He thrives at the unique intersection of technology, business, and culture.

Personality Overview

Enthusiastic

Imaginative

Believer

They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be.  They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.

Topics They Care About

Data & AI Platforms
As the Product Area Lead for Data & AI Platforms at ANZ, he is responsible for scaling cloud-native platforms and driving innovation in this space.
Responsible AI
He has a stated passion for "building the future of AI responsibly, " indicating a focus on the ethical and sustainable implementation of artificial intelligence.
Culture-First Leadership
Emphasizes a "people-first" leadership style and focuses on building inclusive, high-performing teams, making team culture and dynamics a key priority.

Media Appearances

Shane has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2020
Product Area Lead - Data & AI Platforms at ANZ
11-2015 - 3-2020
Data Engineering Lead - Cloud Platforms at Telstra
2-2009 - 11-2015
Program Portfolio Lead at Telstra
2008 - 2015
Managing Consultant at UXC Professional Solutions Pty Ltd
2004 - 2008
Engineer at Infosys

Education

1999 - 2003
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) from University of Madras

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Insights For Selling To Shane

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed
  • Do some small talk, ask them how things are going on their side

DONT's

  • Avoid cutting into their flow
  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first
  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Shane is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Shane

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Shane move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can Shane take some risk or not?

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

You And Shane

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