Victoria Members Evening 2024 ft. Elana Rubin AM SF FIN and Marnie Baker SF FIN

Industry Knowledge
Leadership
Personal & Professional Development
CPD: 1 Hour(s)

Join FINSIA at our annual end-of-year members networking evening in Melbourne, Victoria.

This is an important occasion in FINSIA’s calendar. A celebration of our members, recognizing their loyalty, commitment and achievements within financial services throughout the year. Unwind and connect with industry peers as 2024 concludes.

Join us for the night to hear from Elana Rubin AM SF FIN, and Marnie Baker SF FIN. Plus – celebrate and meet our newest Senior Fellows in Victoria.

Drinks and canapes provided.

We hope that you will join us to close off the year.

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Elana Rubin AM SF FIN

Non-Executive Director, Telstra; Dexus; Slater & Gordon Chairperson, Victorian Managed Insurance Authority

Elana has over 20 years’ experience as a non-executive company director across diverse sectors.

Her career reflects a deep understanding of corporate social license to operate and a commitment to diversity, social equity and participation.

Elana is currently a director of listed companies Dexus and Telstra, and a member of the RBA. She is also Chair of Victorian Managed Insurance Authority and the Australian Business Growth Fund, and a director of several unlisted entities. Previous board roles covered the property, financial services, insurance, infrastructure, innovation, public policy, professional services and not-for-profit sectors.

Elana received a Member of the Order of Australia in 2021 for services to corporate governance and community and was granted a Life Fellow by the AICD in 2022.

Marnie Baker SF FIN

Former CEO & Managing Director, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited

Based in Bendigo and married with three sons, Marnie is a seasoned professional in the financial services industry with over 35 years of experience. Her extensive career spans banking, trustee and custodial services, financial planning, insurance and funds management, with two-thirds of her tenure spent in executive roles.

Marnie recently concluded her role as CEO and Managing Director of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, where she also served as Deputy Chair of the Australian Banking Association from 2018 to 2024.

Her leadership journey at Bendigo and Adelaide Bank included several executive roles such as Chief Customer Officer, Executive Corporate Resources, Chief Information Officer, Group Treasurer and Chief Executive Officer of Sandhurst Trustees. Bendigo and Adelaide Bank is among the top 100 ASX listed companies and most trusted brands in Australia.

Having lived and worked her whole life in regional Australia, Marnie is a passionate advocate for the critical role that the regions play in the Australian economy. Marnie has served as a Director of the Regional Australia Institute since March 2024, working to strengthen communities through supporting growth and investment opportunities in regional Australia.

With a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) from Latrobe University, Marnie is a member of the Australian Society of Certified Practicing Accountants, a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and a Senior Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia. Additionally, Marnie actively contributes to her local community through roles on various local committees and boards, including the La Trobe Bendigo Regional Advisory Board, and is a member of Corporate Executive Women.