Mark Forward

Mark Forward has extensive experience in banking and business consulting, primarily with Westpac New Zealand since 2009, where Mark currently serves as the Area Manager for Business Banking in Canterbury. Mark also holds the title of Area Commercial Manager for Westpac since 2017. Prior experience includes consulting at Franchize Consultants Ltd, where advisory services for businesses considering franchising were provided, and ownership of NZ Commercial Bonds Ltd, which developed alternative bonding products for contractors. Earlier roles at ANZ highlighted Mark's leadership as Local CEO for Otago/Southland and National Franchise Manager, along with experience in corporate banking. Mark obtained an MBA from the University of Canterbury following completion of studies at Shirley Boys High.