The head of Australia’s largest credit union that provides financial, health, and insurance solutions, has been recognised at a gala awards night hosted by The CEO Magazine in Sydney.
CUA CEO Rob Goudswaard was named as Australia’s Financial Services Executive of the Year at The CEO Magazine’s 7th annual Executive of the Year Awards, beating other finalists, Michelle Deaker of OneVentures, Angus McDonald of Cover Genius, and Libby Roy of PayPal Australia, for the accolade.
The event celebrates the contribution of CEOs, managing directors, and senior management who drive Australia’s leading organisations.
Goudswaard was also “highly commended” by the judges in the CEO of the Year award category.
“This is a real testament to Rob’s leadership and the contribution he makes to CUA, which has seen the organisation win a string of awards in the past year – including the Mozo Experts’ Choice Award for Australia’s Best Credit Union,” said Tracey lake, CUA chief people officer. “Rob has spearheaded growth across many areas of CUA’s business including asset and lending growth, increased employee engagement and culture, operational efficiency, and an increased commitment to community and social causes. He has also been a great champion for diversity, which has seen CUA recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality over four consecutive years. And he’s a passionate advocate for CUA’s involvement in new international collaborations and increasing CUA’s digital capability.”
The CEO of the Year was awarded to Mark Nielsen of Talent International and the runner-up was John Winning of Winning Group.
