BOQ Parramatta has welcomed two new Owner Managers as part of the branch’s long-term plans to support the growing needs of the greater western Sydney community.
Martin and Emilia Chechelski have joined existing Owner Managers, Diana Brecely and Graham O’Kell, bringing almost 30 years’ combined banking experience to the team.
Mr Chechelski started his banking career whilst studying International Business at the University of Western Sydney in 2005. Since then, he has worked in numerous banking roles spanning operations, sales, trade, supply chain and relationship management for Westpac, Travelex and ANZ before joining BOQ as the NSW State Head of Financial Markets in 2019.
For Ms Chechelski, banking is all she’s ever known. Starting her career as a bank teller, she worked her way up through the ranks of Westpac where she held customer and relationship management roles in the bank’s retail, commercial and private banking divisions before joining HSBC in 2016.
Now, with extensive experience in retail and business banking and a background in home loan lending for customers, Ms Chechelski is excited to work closer with the community.
“It’s exciting to be in a branch where customers can meet with skilled banking experts who can help with everything from home loans to complex business lending requirements,” Ms Chechelski said.
The Chechelski’s are focused on growing the business and expanding the number of customers that the branch supports.
“Being located in the heart of greater western Sydney – with its diverse community, growing population, thriving local economy and an emerging infrastructure boom – it’s an exciting place to be,” said Mr Chechelski.
According to Mr Chechelski, understanding the needs of the local community is an important part of the job – and as the past two years have proven, being able to offer financial support when it is most needed is one of its greatest rewards.
“During the pandemic, many of our customers needed support and that’s where having those close relationships is really important,” Mr Chechelski said.
While most businesses have come through the other side of COVID, Mr Chechelski said the topical issues amongst customers at the moment is the impact of rising interest rates and inflation on the cost of living for families and businesses.
“We are having deep and meaningful conversations about how to structure lending requirements and other complex banking needs around current market conditions,” Mr Chechelski said.
Looking to the future, Ms Brecely and Mr O’Kell see the Chechelski’s joining the business as an important part of their transition to retirement in years to come.
To experience the BOQ Parramatta difference today, pop into the branch at 354 Church Street, or give them a call on (02) 8855 5050.
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