Janelle Hopkins

Janelle Hopkins is REA Group's Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive Officer Financial Services, responsible for all aspects of the Group's finance portfolio and global investments.

Her portfolio includes risk and assurance, tax, and investor reporting, and she also oversees the Financial Services business, including Smartline and Mortgage Choice.

Janelle is an accomplished finance executive with more than 25 years’ experience. She joined REA Group from Australia Post, where she was the Group Chief Financial Officer. Prior to Australia Post, Janelle held a number of senior finance roles at National Australia Bank including financial controllership of the Australian region, MLC and strategic transformation roles within the Wholesale division. She started her career with Professional Services firm Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, where she developed her passion for leadership, business transformation and growth.

Janelle is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She holds a Master of Business Administration from the Australian Graduate School of Management, and a Bachelor of Commerce from Melbourne University.