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“When times get tough, it is just right for us. I will not allow myself to be outworked by anyone else in this industry”
Christian Groomes, Lima One Capital
Warren Shaw is a highly regarded business leader who enjoys working with people and harnessing their diversity of thought, coupling that with his strategic thinking ability and a pragmatic approach to delivering outcomes across a variety of settings.
With his 35 years of experience in the field, he has a deep understanding of the home loan and mortgage distribution landscape, a strong orientation to the needs of consumers and first-hand knowledge of how to help small and large businesses navigate a wide range of economic cycles.
Before joining Westpac in 2016, Shaw had an extensive career with the National Australia Bank (NAB), including as executive general manager in retail banking, where he was responsible for leading the bank’s branch and contact centre footprint in Australia. Prior to that, he was the general manager for mortgages at NAB.
In his current role as head of broker distribution at Westpac, Shaw is responsible for driving the continued growth of partnerships in third-party mortgage distribution. Shaw holds an MBA from the Australian Graduate School of Management, is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and is a fellow of both FINSIA and the Institute of Managers and Leaders.
“I love helping people. Working in partnership with mortgage brokers is a great privilege, as they are at the forefront of helping Australians make the best choices with respect to their financial wellbeing. Customers love what they do for them, and it’s easy to see why,” Shaw says.
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Warren Shaw
Head of Mortgage Broker Distribution
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“I want to leave the legacy of someone who gave it all they had for their clients”
Christian Groomes, Lima One Capital
2002–2004
2004–2007
2007–2011
2012–2015
2016–present
Head of Product and Pricing at National Australia Bank
2002–
2004
Regional General Manager, Mortgages at National Australia Bank
2004–
2007
Executive General Manager, Retail Banking at National Australia Bank
2007–
2011
Chief Executive Officer at Banksia Financial Group
2012–
2015
Head of Mortgage Broker Distribution at Westpac Group
2016–
present
Assistant Vice President and Senior Broker at MJ Hall & Company since 2018
Present
Milestones
Aug 2022
Milestones
Sept 2021
Feb 2022
Apr 2022
Jul 2022
Aug
2022
Suncorp Bank introduces Solar Home Bonus offer for customers who are choosing renewable energy for their homes
Sept 2021
Month-on-month market share growth commences
Feb 2022
Suncorp Bank wins the Canstar award for most outstanding value in investment loans
Apr 2022
Suncorp Bank wins Money Magazine’s Bank of the Year and Business Bank of the Year awards for the fifth year in a row
Jul 2022
Suncorp Bank’s turnaround times are the lowest they have ever been. The lender becomes Australia’s first certified carbon neutral bank for both its operation and transaction services
Aug 2022
Milestones
He says, “I believe that my strongest quality professionally is being able to build long-lasting relationships. I want to be able to help clients in the long run, not just in a single transaction. The way that I have been able to connect with clients has helped me grow in this industry.”
Again, as a legacy from his sporting background, Groomes views his role as morphing into an addition to his clients’ businesses. For him, it’s about going beyond arranging financing and being a trusted ally.
“One of my accomplishments is helping clients grow their businesses from the ground up,” Groomes says. “We are not just a lender to clients but an extension of their business. We provide the capital to fund projects and grow their businesses. I love day to day seeing clients be able to grow and scale their businesses in the right way.”
A key metric for Groomes is the speed of his communications, as he makes a point of being extremely responsive. He also prioritizes staying in touch with clients, updating them on developments, and being there to offer advice when required.
While he has many decades left to shine, Groomes has made a sparkling start to his career. Due to his mindset being that of an athlete, he is driven to keep achieving more and continually raising the bar.
He says, “I want to leave the legacy of someone who gave it all they had for their clients. I push hard for my clients, both internally and externally, to be able to get deals done. I want to be able to say at the end of the day that I gave it my all, not for myself but for my clients.”