RABOBANK - Key Persons


Akshay Khanna

Job Titles:
  • Systems Administrator, Sydney NSW
Personal and professional gains dominate since Akshay Khanna moved to Australia, where ensuring clients' website experience is...

Alexa Glynn - COO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Operating Officer
She holds one of Rabobank Australia's most senior, and critical roles, and Chief Operation Officer Alexa Glynn puts her career success down to flexibility, curiosity and being open to all new experiences.

Alyce Tropiano

Job Titles:
  • Finance Analyst, WA
  • Rural Manager, Narrogin WA
Alyce first joined the Rabobank WA team as a finance analyst. After graduating from Curtin University in 2016 with a ...

Andrew Tasker

Job Titles:
  • Senior Rural Manager, Narrogin WA
From the heady intensity of global commodity markets, to working with farmers on the ground supporting their business growth, Andrew Tasker has experienced it all during his impressive Rabobank career.

Angus Gidley-Baird

Job Titles:
  • Senior Analyst, Animal Proteins
Angus sifts through data and provides information to help clients make decisions in a practical way...

Aziz Syed

Job Titles:
  • Systems Administrator, NSW
It keeps him on his toes, and Aziz Syed loves the dynamic nature of his role, which underpins a smooth, safe and efficient IT experience for all Rabobank staff.

Bernardus (Berry) Marttin

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board
  • President of the EACB
Mr Marttin joined the Board on 26 November 2010. He has a Masters degree in Business Administration from the University of Western Ontario. Mr Marttin joined the Managing Board of Rabobank in July 2009. His main areas of focus are Rabobank's Wholesale and Rural banking activities, Leasing (De Lage Landen), Global F&A, Rabo Research and Rabo Carbon Bank. Mr Marttin's Rabobank related directorships include Rabobank New Zealand Limited, Rabobank International Holding B.V. and the Rabobank North America Board. He is the Chair of the Supervisory Board of De Lage Landen International B.V. and the Shareholders Council of Rabo Partnerships. Outside Rabobank, Mr Marttin serves as President of the EACB (European Association of Co-operative Banks) and as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Hans R. Neumann Stiftung. Mr Marttin is also First Chair of the Global Steering Committee of the Food Action Alliance. Mr Marttin is a member of the Board Audit Committee, Board Risk and Compliance Committee and Board People and Remuneration Committee.

Christine Feldmanis

Job Titles:
  • Non - Executive Director
  • Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors
Ms Feldmanis joined the Board on 1 September 2020. She has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Wollongong and a Masters of Applied Finance from Macquarie University.

Clare Weatherly

Job Titles:
  • Rural Manager, Atherton QLD

Crawford Taylor

Job Titles:
  • Head of Sustainable Business Development, Australia
Having enjoyed a career with Rabobank for 30 years, Crawford is one of the company's longest serving, and...

Deborah Flint

Job Titles:
  • Senior Equipment Finance Manager, SA & NW Victoria
She's known as the ‘Mother of the Knowledge Tour', with Rabobank clients and staff having Deborah Flint to thank for helping instigate...

Donna Matheson

Job Titles:
  • Rural Manager, Armidale NSW

Felicity Taylor

Job Titles:
  • Area Manager, Northern NSW & Southern QLD
Growing up on a broadacre cropping property, Felicity feels privileged to have grown up amongst a farming culture…

Gavin Kruger

Job Titles:
  • Area Manager, Atherton QLD
  • Atherton Area Manager
Atherton Area Manager Gavin Kruger moved his family from South Africa, with little more to his name than a passion for, and knowledge of, agriculture upon which to start his new life.

Genevieve McAulay

Job Titles:
  • Senior Marketing Manager, Brisbane QLD
Growing up on her family sheep property Genevieve had two dreams - one was to be the first female Prime Minister, the second to become a journalist and change the world…

Georgia Twomey

Job Titles:
  • Rural Manager, Wagga, NSW

Hannah Sturgiss

Job Titles:
  • Area Manager, Leongatha and Sale
A purpose-led path focussed on relationships and service underpin Hannah Sturgiss's successful career

Helene Gunn

Job Titles:
  • Rural Manager, Launceston
  • Rural Manager, Launceston TAS
With an Ag Science degree, Helene's favourite part of the job is spending time outside on client farms...

James Fazzino

Mr Fazzino held senior executive roles with Incitec Pivot Limited in the period 2003 to 2017 including as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer from 2009 to 2017. He was previously the Chair of Tassal Limited and is currently a director of Australia's leading energy infrastructure group, APA Group, and is the Chair of Manufacturing Australia.

Jason Luckhurst

Job Titles:
  • Equipment Finance Manager, Geraldton WA
Perth-raised, Jason admits he never imagined himself ever living beyond the city limits, however he has proudly called...

Jeffrey Davis - Secretary

Job Titles:
  • Company Secretary
Mr Davis was appointed Company Secretary in September 2006 and is the Deputy General Counsel for Rabobank Region Australia, New Zealand. He has degrees in Law and Economics from Macquarie University and is a member of the Australian Corporate Lawyers Association.

Jemma McDougall

Job Titles:
  • Rural Manager, Hamilton VIC
Every day I see strong, capable women doing a marvellous job running agribusinesses' across the region...

Jillian Segal

Ms Segal joined the Board on 12 March 2018. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts and Law (University Medalist for law) degree from the University of NSW and has a Master of Law from Harvard University. In 2019, Ms Segal was appointed as an Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia (AO). She is also a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Ms Segal holds a number of non-executive positions including Chair of the General Sir John Monash Foundation, the Australia Israel Chamber of Commerce and the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority (IPEA). She is a member of the International supervisory Board of the Weizmann Institute of Science and President of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ). She is also a director of the Garvan Institute of Medical Research and the Grattan Institute. Previously, Ms Segal was a director of National Australia Bank and the Australian Securities Exchange. She was also Deputy Chancellor of the University of New South Wales, Sydney and a Deputy Chair of ASIC. Ms Segal is a member of and the Chair of the Board Risk and Compliance Committee and a member of the Board Audit Committee and Board People and Remuneration Committee. 

Kate Facy

Job Titles:
  • Senior Rural Manager, Mount Gambier SA
As a generous contributor to the local community, a recent opportunity within the Mount Gambier Rabobank branch is enabling Kate Facy to...

Kimberley Hoepner

Job Titles:
  • Rural Manager, Clare
Kimberley Hoepner had her eye on the prize - a coveted role in a region she loves, and it was definitely worth the wait.

Lachlan Campbell

Job Titles:
  • Major Agribusiness Clients Manager, Townsville
An unexpected opportunity in rural banking veered Lachlan Campbell's path, providing a career and lifestyle well beyond his expectations.

Lara Gray - Secretary

Job Titles:
  • Company Secretary
Ms Gray was appointed Company Secretary in August 2022 and is the Regional General Counsel for Rabobank Region Australia, New Zealand. She has a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and Master of Laws (majoring in Commercial and Environmental Law) from the University of Sydney. Ms Gray is an experienced commercial lawyer with over 20 years' experience and is an affiliated member of the Governance Institute of Australia and member of the Australian Corporate Lawyers Association.

Lee White

Job Titles:
  • Branch Manager, Roma QLD
In this day and age people like seeing strong women, doing what they love and following their passion...

Lily Morgan

Job Titles:
  • Rural Manager, SA
Social isolation growing up on a remote Broken Hill station failed to hinder Lily Morgan's affinity with people, and this Kadina-based Rural Manager has found her passion building relationships with local farmers.

Luke Harrison

Job Titles:
  • Rural Manager, Bendigo VIC

Mark Middleton

Job Titles:
  • Senior Rural Manager, Brisbane QLD
Not only committed to the prosperity and growth of our own Australian farmers, Mark, has a keen interest in...

Mark Northcott

Job Titles:
  • Senior Rural Manager, Kadina SA
Over his 30 year career in agricultural services Mark Northcott has borne witness to enormous progression across...

Mark Vecchiato

Job Titles:
  • Senior Relationship Manager, Hamilton
Hamilton Senior Relationship Manager Mark Vecchiato is championing diversity and inclusivity this Pride Month.

Mark Wiessing - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Executive Officer
Coinciding with his appointment as Chief Executive Officer of Rabobank Australia Limited, Mr Wiessing joined the Board on 1 May 2023. He holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Georgia and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the Nyenrode Business University. Mr Wiessing has more than 30 years' experience in the financial sector, including postings in South America, Africa, Asia and Eastern Europe. He joined Rabobank in 2006 and for the past eight years was the Regional Manager South America and Chief Executive Officer Brazil. Prior to Rabobank Mr Wiessing held roles with other leading financial institutions including Standard Bank of South Africa, Citibank and ING. Bernardus (Berry) Marttin Mr Marttin joined the Board on 26 November 2010. He has a Masters degree in Business Administration from the University of Western Ontario. Mr Marttin joined the Managing Board of Rabobank in July 2009. His main areas of focus are Rabobank's Wholesale and Rural banking activities, Leasing (De Lage Landen), Global F&A, Rabo Research and Rabo Carbon Bank. Mr Marttin's Rabobank related directorships include Rabobank New Zealand Limited, Rabobank International Holding B.V. and the Rabobank North America Board. He is the Chair of the Supervisory Board of De Lage Landen International B.V. and the Shareholders Council of Rabo Partnerships. Outside Rabobank, Mr Marttin serves as President of the EACB (European Association of Co-operative Banks) and as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Hans R. Neumann Stiftung. Mr Marttin is also First Chair of the Global Steering Committee of the Food Action Alliance. Mr Marttin is a member of the Board Audit Committee, Board Risk and Compliance Committee and Board People and Remuneration Committee.

Matt Wade

Job Titles:
  • Manager, Internal Appraisals, Dubbo NSW
A keen contributor to his local Dubbo community, Matt Wade's dedication is reflected through his selfless volunteering, and...

Megan Hodge

Job Titles:
  • Branch Manager, Shepparton VIC
This year's National Ag Day theme is ‘sustainability and education', so while I may not have much of...

Mr Geerten Battjes

Mr Geerten Battjes joined the Board on 28 May 2015. He has a degree in Econometrics (Hons) from the State University of Groningen in the Netherlands. Mr Battjes joined Rabobank in 2009 and was responsible for the risk management function within Rabobank's international operations. Currently he is Rabobank's Head of Enterprise Risk and Chief Credit Officer. Mr Battjes is the Senior Officer Outside Australia for Rabobank Australia Branch and a director of Rabobank New Zealand Limited.

Ms Lara Yocarini

Ms Yocarini is an experienced executive who has worked across Europe, the United States and Africa, in finance, management consulting and not-for-profit organisations. She joined Rabobank's Wholesale and Rural business in early 2020 and has been instrumental in driving delivery of its global strategic transformation agenda. Since October 2021, she has headed up Rabobank's rural business internationally and looks after a portfolio of activities supporting Rabobank's strategy and positioning as a leading Food & Agri bank. Ms Yocarini is a Member of the Shareholders Council of Rabo Partnerships and also a director of Rabobank New Zealand Limited.

Murray Wallace

Job Titles:
  • Rural Manager, Albury NSW
Believes Rabobank has a greater concentration of people who care about agriculture There are many facets to Murray's role as Rural Manager: being a challenger, a leader, a listener and so much more...

Natalie Purdy

Job Titles:
  • Area Manager, Narrogin and Lake Grace, WA
  • Branch Manager, Narrogin and Lake Grace, WA

Paige Moloney

Job Titles:
  • Associate Credit Analyst, Albury NSW
The most rewarding part of the job for Paige is knowing she has assisted in a positive outcome for her clients...

Peter Heenan

Job Titles:
  • Credit Approvals Manager
Peter is a mentor, coach, advisor and challenger to rural managers and loves the fact that in a small way, we are...

Phillip Judd

Job Titles:
  • Area Manager, Tamworth
  • Tamworth Area Manager
Tamworth Area Manager Phillip Judd has dedicated his career to agriculture, in and out of the paddock, and enjoys nothing more than using his expertise to support the region's clients.

Renee Donpon Rural

Job Titles:
  • Manager
  • Manager, Roma QLD
Roma-based rural manager Renee Donpon has achieved success she never imagined, both in and beyond the office since embarking on her Rabobank career.

Rob Melville

Job Titles:
  • Geraldton Senior Rural Manager
  • Senior Rural Manager, Geraldton WA
Geraldton Senior Rural Manager Rob Melville knows all about commitment, vision and facing a challenge head-on when it comes to supporting his clients, and his own personal sporting endeavours.

Roger Matthews

Job Titles:
  • Regional Manager, South Australia & North West Victoria
Roger takes active interest in our Client Council, where a group of diverse key clients come together and…

Rowena Propsting

Job Titles:
  • Community Engagement Manager
Leading community initiatives to assist agricultural producers across Australia and New Zealand build their knowledge and networks Rowena enjoys working with some of Australia's leading rural producers and loves the diversity and opportunities...

Ryan Meldrum

Job Titles:
  • Area Manager, Esperance, WA
  • Branch Manager, Esperance, WA
Nothing feels better than knowing I have contributed to the success of my clients Ryan enjoys being able to strategically work with our clients to help them to successfully navigate through...

Ryan Pereira

Job Titles:
  • Senior Manager Credit Analyst, Southern VIC & TAS
From a suburban backyard vege patch to now supporting farmers, Ryan Pereira believes every little bit helps...

Sally Bull

Job Titles:
  • Regional Manager, Riverina NSW
Sally has over 20 years' experience at Rabobank and loves that we...

Sam Haeney

Job Titles:
  • Rural Manager, Southern NSW
Sam Haeney is passionate about leading the region's farmers through agriculture's most exciting innovations and sustainability prospects..

Sir Henry van der Heyden - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman
Sir Henry van der Heyden joined the Board on 23 March 2012 and was appointed as Chair on 29 November 2017. He graduated from Canterbury University with a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) degree. Sir Henry was a founding director of Fonterra Co-operative Group from the Co-operative's establishment in 2001 and was Chair from 2002 to 2012. He was awarded New Zealand Herald Business Person of the Year in 2007, New Zealand Chair of the Year in 2012 and the prestigious Rabobank Leadership Award in 2015. Sir Henry has directorships with Better Eggs Limited, Foodstuffs North Island Limited, Foodstuffs New Zealand Limited, Henergy Cage-Free Limited, Rimu SA and its subsidiaries, Maxwell Farms Limited (and 5 related operating companies), Pascaro Investments Limited and WHGP Limited. He is also a director of a number of his own family businesses. Sir Henry is a member of and the Chair of the Board People and Remuneration Committee and a member of the Board Audit Committee and Board Risk and Compliance Committee.

Stewart Morris

Job Titles:
  • Equipment Finance Manager, Armidale, NSW
Stewart really likes being able to help clients grow their businesses, which keeps our regional areas viable for all residents...

Tom Campbell

Job Titles:
  • Rural Manager, Esperance WA
Tom loves working with farmers to plan their next stage of growth and likes the fact that his single focus is agriculture...

Tony Platt

Job Titles:
  • Rural Manager, Sale VIC
Growing up in farming is the ideal environment as a kid and young adult. I think it equips you with so many practical skills...

Wade Sanders

Job Titles:
  • Branch Manager, Mackay QLD
Wade helps his clients grow in a sustainable way, whether that means in farm size or vertically, in terms of efficiencies...