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Andrew leads Commonwealth Bank’s global marketing and online. Prior to joining Australia’s leading financial institution, Andrew led Dell’s global marketing for its $35bn Enterprise and Public group. Andrew is recognized as an innovator in social media and pioneered Dell’s award winning social media programs.

Anthony is the founding principal at Vivant, specialists in bringing ideas to life. Vivant are the mobile developers of the Commbank Property Guide, Commbank App and the mobile experience designers for Commbank Kaching. With over 20 years experience in digital Industry, Anthony specialises in developing world-first solutions that are centred on the User. His previous employers include Telstra & IBM Global Services.

Belinda Allen is a Senior Analyst in Investments Markets Research and is responsible for economic analysis and research into the various asset classes and markets for Colonial First State Global Asset Management (‘CFSGAM’), who she joined in 2005 after working with Commonwealth Bank Australia for three years. Belinda is responsible for advising investment staff on developments within global and Australian investment markets and economies and works closely with the company’s analysts and portfolio managers where the Investment Markets Research team is integrated into the investment process. She is also writes monthly market commentaries and contributes to and writes Economic Research notes and Thought pieces. Belinda appears regularly on CNBC, Bloomberg and Sky TV, talking about macroeconomic themes and broader market issues.

Drew is the General Manager, Online Banking and his role is to make sure every customer can have a safe banking experience on the device of their choice whether that is a PC, phone or tablet. He’s really interested in finding out what customers want and making sure they get it; whether that’s around design, features, security or just making everyday banking easier to do. Having joined the bank over 30 years ago, he has a comprehensive understanding on how banking works and has played an integral role in shaping the modern Australian banking system in Australia's leading bank. He’s been working in online since the days before the internet and is a passionate early adopter.

Senior Economist Global Markets Research, Commonwealth Bank Commonwealth Bank’s Global Markets Research team provides an in-depth analysis of trends and developments in the Australian, New Zealand and other international economies. Their research also covers economic policy developments and other topical issues as they emerge. James McIntyre joined the Commonwealth Bank in 2008, following a career in Federal Treasury where he focussed on developments in the domestic and international economies and worked on a number of Federal Budgets. He holds a Bachelor of Economics (Honours) degree from James Cook University, and is a CFA Charterholder.

James is Senior Analyst, in Investment Markets Research at Colonial First State, Global Asset Management, part of the Commonwealth Bank Group.

Julie Hamilton is Editor of the CommBank Blog. She has worked for UK and Australian media across national newspapers, magazines, radio, TV and digital as a journalist, columnist, presenter and Editor-in-Chief for corporations including, ACP, Pacific Magazines, the BBC and Yahoo!7

Michael joined the Commonwealth Bank in late 1995. He is the Chief Economist and Head of Economics. In this role he is responsible for monitoring, analysing, and forecasting trends in the Australian economy and financial markets. In addition, he prepares a wide range of research material on matters of current interest. In his capacity as Commonwealth Bank’s Chief Economist, he is a regular conference presenter and media commentator on major economic developments and themes.

Simon is National Sponsorship Manager at Commonwealth Bank. He’s passionate about finding out what and who our customers and staff care about, and providing a connection to these through the Bank’s sponsorships. Simon has worked on a diverse range of sponsorship campaigns over the years, including sport, the arts, entertainment & popular culture, national pride, health, and environment.

Stephen Halmarick joined as Head of Investment Markets Research at Colonial First State Global Asset Management (‘CFSGAM’) in 2009. He has over 24 years experience as a financial markets economist, working for both local and global financial institutions. Stephen is the current Chairman of the Australian Business Economists (ABE) and has been a member of the ABE Executive Committee for over a decade. Stephen works closely with all the investment management teams to ensure a broad understanding of macroeconomic factors which impact markets. He and his team produce both Economic Research notes and Thought pieces, designed to inform and guide clients on the key issues influencing economies and financial markets. Stephen regularly appears in the media, including Sky News, ABC TV, CNBC and Bloomberg TV as well as major newspapers.

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