Matthew Palmer

Matthew Palmer is a seasoned Risk Manager at ANZ, currently serving as Senior Audit Manager for ANZ Singapore. With 15 years of experience in banking, Matthew has a strong track record of delivering effective risk solutions and demonstrates a strategic & pragmatic approach to governance and compliance. He began his career as a graduate with ANZ in New Zealand after completing a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Auckland. Moving with ANZ to Australia in 2015 and later to Singapore, he has worked in Retail, Wealth, and Institutional Banking, across frontline, enablement, and risk roles.

Matthew seeks to join the board to leverage his governance expertise to help the Chamber fulfill its goals, be that maintaining and enhancing New Zealand’s positive image, supporting Kiwi businesses in Singapore, or fostering stronger community ties between Kiwis, Singaporeans, and others in the broader Chamber community.

Based in Singapore with his wife Jocelyn and their two cats, Darina and Kikki, Matthew is competitive and enjoys playing card, board, and computer games with friends locally and back in New Zealand.