Emerging Leaders

Customer Owned Banking Sector Emerging Leaders

Throughout the customer owned banking sector is a community of vibrant, young, future leaders. Emerging leader events, and the online LinkedIn forum aim to connect young people across the sector, to help them develop, and to access networking opportunities.  

These activities are run by the sector’s Emerging Leader Committee. The Committee is made up of volunteers from COBA member organisations. You can contact the Committee via: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

2021 Emerging Leader Committee Nominations

There are three vacant positions on the Emerging Leader Committee in 2021. COBA member employees that have participated in the Emerging Leaders Stream at a COBA convention and meet other criteria outlined in Nomination Guide are encouraged to apply by Friday 22 January 2021.

The Emerging Leader Committee is made up of volunteers from organisations within the customer owned banking sector.

The Committee plans and organises events and activities throughout the year, particularly the Emerging Leaders sessions at the sector’s annual COBA convention. Applicants should be able to demonstrate organisational and planning skills. Event management skills are not essential but encouraged.

The Emerging Leader Committee is a great way to develop leadership skills and gain exposure to senior leaders across the customer owned banking sector.

There will be seven members on the Committee in 2021, including COBA staff member Esther Rajadurai, who sits on the Committee as Chairperson. Applicants will need to be available to attend a planning day on Friday 19 February 2021 in Sydney (if there are COVID related travel restrictions, the planning day will be held virtually).

Please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or a current committee member using the contact details on the Nomination Guide should you wish to discuss the role or your application.

Meet your 2021 Committee

There are currently 3 vacancies on the 2021 EMERGING LEADER COMMITTEE. You will be joining Dean, Tony, Rosie, and COBA's new Chair Esther.

	Dean Donoghue Manager, Operational Excellence Bank Australia This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
	Toby Killen Regional Relationship Manager Regional Australia Bank This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
	Rosie Mitchener Marketing Specialist MOVE Bank This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
	Esther Rajadurai Senior Policy Analyst COBA This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Upcoming Events

• COBA 2020 is going virtual this year - register here.
• Stay tuned for COBA 2021 and COBA 2022 event dates. 

Above: 2019 Emerging Leader Group - the Customer Owned Banking Convention, Gold Coast

Above: 2018 Emerging Leader Group - the Customer Owned Banking Convention, Melbourne

Above: 2017 Emerging Leader Group - the Customer Owned Banking Convention, Brisbane

Above: 2016 Emerging Leader Group - the Customer Owned Banking Convention, Adelaide

Above: 2015 Emerging Leader Group - the Customer Owned Banking Convention, Darwin

Above: 2014 WYCUP EL Group - World Credit Union Conference, Gold Coast

Above: 2014 WYCUP EL Session - World Credit Union Conference, Gold Coast