Michael Cornelius

Michael Cornelius is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in finance and project management. Currently serving as Portfolio Director for Customer Engagement Channel Experience Transformation at Westpac Group, Michael oversees significant transformation programs across customer-facing channels and platforms. In addition, Michael leads the Project Management Sub Chapter for Westpac's Consumer and Business Bank, focusing on capability uplift and integrating AI and analytics into project delivery. Previous roles include Director of Finance Operations at Infomedia, Global Practice Director at UBT Accountants, and Director at KPMG Australia. Michael's background also includes a notable tenure at Ernst & Young, where major business transformations were developed, as well as significant financial leadership at Steelcase Inc. Educationally, Michael holds a GDM in Management from AGSM @ UNSW Business School, is a Fellow Chartered Accountant, and has a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Adelaide.