Julie Bolan
About Julie Bolan
Julie Bolan serves as the Head of Business Innovation for Oceania at SWIFT, where she leads strategic initiatives to enhance payment processing efficiency. With extensive experience in the banking sector, she has held various leadership roles at Westpac and is a passionate advocate for gender diversity in the payments industry.
Current Role at SWIFT
Julie Bolan serves as the Head of Business Innovation for Oceania at SWIFT, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she leads strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing payment processing efficiency and transparency through SWIFT's gpi services in the Oceania region. Her work involves engaging with central banks, payment system operators, and fintech associations to drive innovation within the payments sector.
Previous Experience at Westpac
Prior to her current role, Julie Bolan held several positions at Westpac, including Head of Financial Crime Programs & Transformation from 2018 to 2019, and Director of Payments from 2014 to 2016. She also served as Head of Product Delivery Asia and Head of Receivables Products. Her extensive tenure at Westpac, spanning over two decades, included various roles that contributed to her expertise in financial services and payments.
Education and Expertise
Julie Bolan earned her Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Technology Sydney, where she studied Business Administration and Management from 2008 to 2012. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in leading high-performance teams and managing complex financial projects, particularly in the payments sector.
Advocacy for Women in Payments
Julie Bolan is a passionate advocate for women in payments, actively contributing to the advancement of gender diversity within the industry. Her commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment aligns with her leadership style, which emphasizes a people-centric approach.
Role in New Payments Platform Development
Julie Bolan played a key role in the development of the New Payments Platform in Australia, a significant initiative aimed at transforming the payments infrastructure. Her involvement in this project highlights her expertise in payment systems and her ability to lead transformative initiatives in the financial sector.