Melissa Steward worked for Westpac New Zealand for five years before being promoted to Chief Digital Officer in September 2015. Under her leadership the Australian bank has already launched the first-ever “Rewarded” ATM in New Zealand, which offers targeted local coupons based on customer’s spending habits.

Melissa previously worked as VP of Hedge Fund Solutions Sales at Citi. She has a TGM from INSEAD, and a BA in Management Studies from Nottingham University.