ANZ today announced Bernadette Shaw has been appointed Executive Director, Institutional and will sit on ANZ Papua New Guinea (PNG)'s senior leadership team, reporting to ANZ Country Head of PNG, Andrew Betteridge.
Ms Shaw's appointment follows several ANZ PNG leadership team appointments in recent months, including:
- Ravendran Achari, Chief Financial Officer
- Viniana Uluiviti, Chief Operating Officer
- Sanjay Chandran, Head of Markets
- Chris Lovell, Head of Research and Analysis
Commenting on the refreshed leadership team, ANZ Country Head of PNG, Andrew Betteridge said: "As we look ahead, I'm confident we have the right team in place to guide our PNG business and help our customers capitalise on the opportunities ahead in 2026 and beyond.
"As the only truly international bank in PNG, we've been future-proofing our business to support the next decade of growth, and the depth of our leadership team is one part of that.
"ANZ's ongoing investment in technology and platforms is making banking more efficient and secure. Today, our PNG customers use the world-class ANZ Transactive Global platform - the same platform trusted by leading multinational companies across Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia - with capabilities tailored for PNG.
"ANZ's international network is well positioned to help local businesses expand regionally and attract investment, offering local insights and strategic advice to companies looking to invest in PNG and across the region.
"With key infrastructure projects in the pipeline and commodity prices expected to remain high, 2026 looks promising for PNG," said Mr Betteridge.
Key appointments to ANZ PNG's leadership team:
Bernadette Shaw joins ANZ PNG as Executive Director, Institutional, bringing a wealth of experience and strong regional networks from ANZ's International franchise from her prior roles leading ANZ's operations in Laos, Timor-Leste and the Cook Islands. Returning to PNG after 10 years, Ms Shaw is looking forward to reconnecting with the business community and supporting the country's next phase of growth.
Ravendran Achari joined ANZ PNG as Chief Financial Officer in August 2025 having recently served as CFO and Head of Strategy for ANZ's Pacific business across eight markets. Mr Achari made significant contributions across both finance and strategy in the Pacific region.
Viniana Uluiviti was appointed as ANZ PNG's Chief Operating Officer in August 2025 , bringing 15 years of banking experience to the PNG Chief Technology and Operations Officer role, with expertise in operations management, people leadership, and transformation. Since joining ANZ in 2008, Ms Uluitviti's previous roles have included ANZ Fiji Chief Operating Officer, Head of Transaction Banking Operations, Pacific and Learning and Development Manager, Pacific.
Sanjay Chandran joins ANZ PNG as Head of Markets in February 2026, with more than 20 years of financial markets experience across Oceania, having worked in Samoa, Fiji, and New Zealand. His strong technical background, and understanding of the monetary policy and cultural nuances in the region will be invaluable to supporting customers structure market leading solutions and risk management.
Chris Lovell was appointed ANZ PNG's Head of Research and Analysis and joined the PNG business in October 2025. Mr Lovell has been with ANZ for 27 years and has deep experience across wholesale credit in both customer facing and risk roles. Mr Lovell has held senior roles in New Zealand, including General Manager, Governance & Enablement and Head of Research and Analysis.
ANZ in Papua New Guinea
ANZ has been operating in PNG since 1910 and provides a comprehensive suite of services to Institutional and Corporate clients, including transaction banking, markets, loans and specialised finance. ANZ maintains a strong focus on key sectors such as resources, energy, infrastructure, food, beverage, agriculture and diversified industries.
ANZ also supports communities across PNG through its flagship financial literacy initiative, MoneyMinded, aimed at enhancing financial inclusion and building financial capability among communities across Papua New Guinea.
