Ms Suzana Ristevski
Suzana Ristevski is an accomplished marketing executive with a proven track record of success in developing and executing strategic marketing initiatives. With over thirty years of experience, she has built a reputation for driving growth in a considered, strategic and sustainable manner.
Suzana has worked across numerous industry segments including financial services, telecommunications, private health insurance and industrials, including organisations such as GE, Optus Telecommunications, Medical Benefits Fund and 20th Century Fox in London.
She has held various marketing positions, as well senior product management, customer experience, digital and strategy roles. Suzana spent over 12 years at GE Australia, where she was CMO for GE Capital and then CMO and head of Strategy for GE
She is currently the CMO of National Australia Bank (NAB), one of the largest financial institutions in Australia. She leads a team of highly skilled professionals and oversees all aspects of marketing, from brand management to customer acquisition and retention.
In addition to her role as the CMO, Suzana also serves as a board member for North Melbourne Football Club. Previously she has sat on various other boards, including Melbourne Renegades Cricket team and Monash Marketing Advisory Council. She has also been a mentor for the Marketing Academy for a number of years and regularly guest lectures at Monash Business school.
Throughout her career, Suzana has been recognized for her innovative thinking and ability to drive change. She has received numerous awards for her contributions to the marketing industry, including Marketing Magazine Top 50 CMO’s in Australia and B&T Top 20 most powerful CMO’s. Her deep passion for marketing, combined with her strong business acumen, has enabled her to consistently deliver results and exceed expectations.
Suzana Ristevski holds an Economics degree with Economics major and a Bachelor of Business with Marketing major from Monash University. She is a lifelong learner and actively engages in professional development opportunities to stay ahead of industry trends.
Outside of her professional commitments, Suzana enjoys travelling. She believes in giving back to the community and is actively involved in various philanthropic endeavours.
With her passion for marketing, Suzana is dedicated to advancing the field of marketing and driving positive change in the industry.