Kristen Bugeja

Kristen Bugeja leads the People & Capability team at Defence Bank. She has more than 20 years’ experience in the financial services sector.

Kristen has had extensive experience in delivering the cultural change that underpins Defence Bank’s business strategy. She has successfully driven change across a range of people functions including career development, talent and leadership programs, and employee engagement.

Under her guidance, Defence Bank was a finalist in the Australian HR Awards 2017 for ‘Best Change Management Strategy’ and in the Australian HR Awards 2016 for ‘Employer of Choice’.

Kristen is a certified member of the Australian HR Institute.