Craig Lauchlan

Executive General Manager, NZ Technology

About Craig

Craig joined Suncorp New Zealand in 2024 as Executive General Manager, NZ Technology (having joined Suncorp in Australia during 2022). He is responsible for leading the strategic direction and operational effectiveness of Suncorp New Zealand's technology environment, which involves working closely with the business to develop sustainable solutions to meet customer, commercial and organisational outcomes.

Craig has extensive experience in financial services and technology across Australia and New Zealand, driving innovation and enterprise-wide transformational change. Prior to joining Suncorp New Zealand, Craig led the execution of a number of M&A deals in Australia including the sale of Suncorp Bank to ANZ. He has also held senior leadership roles at Commonweath Bank of Australia (CBA), AGL, and National Australia Bank (NAB) in Australia and BNZ in New Zealand. 

Senior Leadership Team

Jimmy HigginsChief Executive Officer

Andrew MacFarlaneChief Financial Officer

Catherine DixonExecutive General Manager, People & Culture

Suraiya Phillimore-SmithChief Customer Officer

Sacha CowlrickExecutive General Manager, Business

Grant WillisExecutive General Manager, Life

Helen McNeilChief Risk Officer

Annette QuesadoHead of Legal & Secretariat

Jane BrewerExecutive General Manager, Consumer

Tom HindsExecutive General Manager, Strategy & Transformation

Craig LauchlanExecutive General Manager, NZ Technology