ANZ, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, announced the appointment of Ender Tanar as Country Head for Japan, reporting to Simon Ireland, Managing Director, International, subject to regulatory approval.
Tanar is currently ANZ’s Country Head for Germany, a position he has held for nearly seven years.
He has previously worked in senior roles at Lloyds Bank, Mizuho, KPMG and JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Commenting on the appointment, Ireland said:
“Ender is a seasoned banker, with a proven track record working across financial institutions, corporate banking, and debt capital markets. Japan is a key trading partner to both Australia and New Zealand, and it continues to be a critical market for ANZ. Our strategy to support multinational customers with trade and capital flows across the Asia Pacific region has never been more important.
“I want to thank Mitchell Mason for his significant contribution to ANZ Japan as Country Head over the past seven years and wish him the best in his future endeavours.”
Tanar is expected to begin the role in the final quarter of 2025, subject to regulatory and travel approvals.
ANZ has maintained a presence in Japan since 1969.
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