Barb Cronin

Barb Cronin has extensive work experience in various leadership and executive roles. Barb is currently the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) at genU since February 2023. Prior to that, they served as a Non-Executive Director at Geelong Bank since February 2022. From November 2018, they held a similar position at Kardinia International College. Before transitioning into the non-executive role, they gained significant experience at WorkSafe Victoria, where they held multiple positions, including Principal Manager Self Insurance, Manager Self Insurance Operations, and Senior Risk and Compliance Officer. Barb also worked at National Australia Bank, where they served as the Head of Risk Retail, Consumer Banking, and Wealth Management, as well as the Head of Operations & Credit Performance & Insights. Barb also held positions such as Business Banking Executive and Senior Sales Support Manager Vic/Tas nabbusiness. Earlier in their career, they worked at ANZ Bank as the National Manager Deposits and Transaction Banking. Barb also worked as the District Executive Business Banking and Head of Sales Transaction Banking Vic/SA (Corporate and Business Bank) during their tenure at ANZ.

Barb Cronin completed the Company Directors Course (Graduate) at the Australian Institute of Company Directors in 2016. From 2000 to 2002, they pursued a Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance and Investment at FINSIA. In 1991, Barb obtained a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Melbourne. Additionally, they have completed the Folio Community Leadership Program at Leadership Victoria. Barb also attended The Geelong College, but no specific degree or field of study is mentioned.