David Dudley has been appointed as ANZ's new Country Head in Tonga.

Regional Country Manager for Samoa, Tonga, and Cook Islands, Bernie Poort said David has held senior roles in ANZ Fiji for over 29 years.

“He’s well-regarded across the Pacific and I look forward to working with him and drawing on his experience to build an even stronger business in Tonga.”

“Thanks to the hard work of Manoa Kamikamica and the team over the past few years, our business is well-placed to capture the right opportunities."

“I am particularly pleased that we were able to make this appointment internally because it demonstrates the strength of our talent in the Pacific. I know our customers and our team in Tonga will make him feel right at home.” 

The appointment is subject to regulatory and immigration approval.