Alexandra E. M. Gartmann Named a VIP Member of Worldwide Branding for Excellence in Banking

    BENDIGO, AUSTRALIA, August 24, 2016 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Ms. Alexandra Gartmann, Managing Director and CEO of Rural Bank Limited, has been recognized by Worldwide Branding for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in banking.

Alexandra commenced as Managing Director and CEO with Rural Bank, which provides banking services for the agricultural and rural sector, in October 2015. She attributes her success to her commitment combined with her passion. She became involved in her profession because of her passion for rural and farming communities.

Alexandra excels in leadership, strategy, agricultural R&D, agricultural extension and adoption, rural community development, philanthropy, and banking and agri-lending. As Managing Director and CEO, she is tasked with setting strategy, providing vision and leadership, leading Rural Bank's achievement and success, and enabling others to succeed.

Alexandra is Chair of the CSIRO Agriculture Flagship Advisory Council, and a member of the Prime Minister's Community Business Partnership; Victorian Agricultural Advisory Council; Crawford Fund Victoria Chapter; Bendigo Regional Advisory Board, La Trobe University; Australian Institute of Company Directors; and Australian Women in Agriculture. In 2005 Alexandra was the Equity Trustees Not-For-Profit CEO of the Year for Significant Innovation and was a Telstra Business Women's Award Finalist in 2008.

Alexandra earned a Bachelor's Degree in Resource and Environmental Management from The Australian National University, with Honors, and enjoys scuba diving, mountain biking, road cycling, motorbike riding, sailing horse riding and reading. Looking ahead, she plans to lead national policy development.

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