ANZ today announced Ender Tanar has been appointed Country Head ANZ Japan, reporting to Simon Ireland, Managing Director, International, subject to regulatory approval.
Mr Tanar is currently ANZ Country Head for Germany, a role he has been in for almost seven years. Prior to this, he held senior positions in key financial institutions across Europe including at Lloyds Bank, Mizuho, KPMG and JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Commenting on the appointment, Managing Director, International, Simon Ireland, said: "Ender is a seasoned banker, with a proven track record working across financial institutions, corporate banking, and debt capital markets.
"Japan is a key trading partner to both Australia and New Zealand, and it continues to be a critical market for ANZ. Our strategy to support multinational customers with trade and capital flows across the Asia Pacific region has never been more important.
"There are significant opportunities in Japan, particularly in our Markets, Financial Institutions, and Debt Capital Markets businesses. I'm confident Ender is the right person to take our business in Japan into the next chapter.
"I'm pleased we were able to make this appointment internally, once again reflecting the breadth and depth of leadership we have across our international network.
"I want to thank Mitchell Mason for his significant contribution to ANZ Japan as Country Head over the past seven years and wish him the best in his future endeavours," Mr Ireland said.
Mr Tanar is expected to commence in the role in the last quarter of 2025, subject to the necessary regulatory and travel approvals.
ANZ has had a presence in Japan since 1969.
