Our people - ANZ in Vanuatu

Our people

Gayle Stapleton

Country Head and CEO of ANZ Bank (Vanuatu) Limited
CEO of South East Pacific Region

Formerly the General Manager of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited in the Cook Islands, Gayle and her team are responsible for driving the Pacific’s four year growth strategy in Vanuatu and the Southeast Pacific region, which includes Cook Islands, Samoa, Tonga, and New Caledonia.

During her career at Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited, Gayle has also held the position of Corporate Manager in the Northern Region New South Wales, as well as Regional Manager of Retail for the Southern Region New South Wales.

Gayle believes that success is achieved through people, and strives to develop and aspire her staff to new heights.

Her interests include competitive open water swimming, visiting the gym, travelling, red wine, and learning French.