HFC Bank proudly announces the appointment of Mr. Robert Bell to the HFC Bank Board of Directors effective July 2022.

Bell will serve as an independent member of the Board and join six other highly esteemed directors.

“We are pleased to welcome Robert onboard. He comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the finance and banking sector spanning over 2 decades with a strong passion for both innovation and leadership that will be invaluable to the growth and success of HFC Bank.” said Chairman Tom Ricketts.

Robert was the founding Chief Executive Officer of 86 400, Australia’s first digital smart bank based in Sydney, Australia (2018-2022). He is also the former CEO of ANZ Fiji and former Chair of ANZ Pacific Operations and Bank of Kiribati 2006-2009.

His extensive financial portfolio experience also includes: CEO Big Sky Building Society (Australian Unity Bank) 2015-2016; Executive Director, Asia Pacific – ANZ Corporate & Commercial Banking 2012-2014; CEO ANZ Japan 2009-2012.

As the only Fijian Commercial Bank, our core objective is to be the most respected and admired leader in the Banking industry with significant contributions to Fiji’s economic and financial development. “I am delighted at Mr Bell’s appointment to our board.  His expertise and vast experience in the financial sector, both internationally and locally, will be a key guide towards steering HFC Bank to achieve its core strategy.” CEO Rakesh Ram commented. He also thanked Robert Bell for his unconditional ongoing support and contribution to Fiji.