Chris Durney

Chris Durney is a seasoned professional in the banking and finance sector, currently serving as a Board Member for the Westpac NZ Government Innovation Fund since October 2019. With a long tenure at Westpac New Zealand starting in November 2005, Chris has held various leadership roles, including Chief Operating Officer for Institutional & Business Banking, Head of Pricing Strategy & Insights, and Transformation Director for Commercial, Corporate & Institutional. Additionally, Chris has experience in credit portfolio management and business lending. Since January 2012, Chris has also been Managing Director of Brand Evolution Limited. Chris Durney completed a Bachelor of Management Studies with honors in Finance, Strategic Management, and Marketing at The University of Waikato from 2002 to 2006.