ANZ names new Country Head for Samoa

Apia, SAMOA – 06 July 2026 – ANZ today announced leadership changes across its Pacific business, reinforcing its commitment to strong, regionally connected leadership and long-term growth in the Pacific.

Subject to regulatory and government approvals, Terence Low will be appointed Country Head Samoa, while Sucharu Tandon will be appointed Country Head Vanuatu. These appointments will take effect from September 2026.

About Terence Low
Terence Low is a highly experienced banking leader with more than 30 years of experience across the Pacific, including roles in Fiji, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Vanuatu.

Over the past four years as Country Head Vanuatu, Terence has led a significant transformation of the business, positioning it for sustainable growth.

He also led ANZ’s response following the December 2024 Port Vila earthquake, swiftly restoring operations and leading ANZ’s recovery efforts on the ground.

Terence is known for his focus on operational discipline, strong team leadership and delivering outcomes in complex environments. He is recognised for leading with transparency and building trust through change.

Terence and his wife Luisa have strong personal ties to Samoa and are looking forward to reconnecting with their heritage and becoming part of the local community.

In addition to his role as Country Head Samoa, Terence Low will assume expanded regional leadership across ANZ Cooks and ANZ Tonga with respective Country Heads reporting directly to him.

About Sucharu Tandon
Sucharu Tandon is a senior banking executive and board director with more than 20 years’ international experience across developed and emerging markets, including Australia, Samoa and India, and earlier career exposure to North America, the UK and Asia with JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America.

He is recognised for leading transformation, building strong stakeholder partnerships and delivering disciplined outcomes in complex, regulated environments.

Sucharu Tandon is currently Country Head Samoa, with regional responsibilities across the Cook Islands and Tonga, where he leads strategy, performance, risk and customer outcomes.

Over the past three years, Sucharu has strengthened the Samoa business by improving performance discipline, deepening customer focus and building trusted relationships with government, regulators, customers and community partners.

He brings a collaborative leadership style and a global perspective grounded in respect for local cultures, with a focus on sustainable growth, financial wellbeing and digital innovation.

Sucharu will relocate to Vanuatu with his wife, Maree, and they are looking forward to becoming part of the community and embracing the culture and traditions of Vanuatu.

ANZ Regional Executive Pacific, Sarah Stubbings, said the changes reflect the strength of ANZ’s leadership bench and its continued focus on building capability across the region.

“These appointments recognise two highly experienced leaders who have both delivered strong outcomes in complex environments and are deeply committed to the Pacific,” Ms Stubbings said.

ANZ confirmed there will be a structured transition process to ensure continuity for customers, employees and stakeholders.

“It will be business as usual for our customers in Samoa and Vanuatu throughout this transition,” Ms. Stubbings said.

“The Pacific remains a core part of ANZ’s international network. We are focused on strengthening performance, maintaining strong risk and governance standards, and continuing to invest in the capability of our people and our business.”

ANZ has a long-standing presence in the Pacific and operates across eight markets, supporting regional economic development, financial inclusion and digital banking access.