WiBF Mentoring for Success Program 2026 official launch

The 2026 WiBF Mentoring for Success Program officially launched yesterday, bringing together one of the most impactful leadership development cohorts in our industry.

More than 1,730 participants have participated in the WiBF Mentoring for Success Program since it launched 17 years ago. It has become a cornerstone initiative for the industry, supporting professionals across retail banking, institutional banking, superannuation, insurance, funds management and beyond to grow through meaningful, structured mentoring relationships.

The program continues to be recognised for its ability to create real and lasting impact, with participants developing capability in:

• Inclusive and adaptive leadership
• Confidence, influence and communication
• Strategic thinking and innovation
• Cross-industry connection and collaboration

We would like to extend a sincere thank you to Katherine Wannan, Workforce Partner at Deloitte Australia and the Deloitte team for hosting us so generously and to Natalie Vanstone, President of WiBF, for her leadership and on-going support of this important initiative and the broader WiBF community. We are also grateful to all our 2026 WiBF mentors and mentees taking part in the program this year, your commitment to sharing experience, time and insight is what makes this initiative so powerful. Finally, thank you to our partners at Serendis Leadership for their continued collaboration in supporting the design and delivery of this flagship program.

We look forward to following the journeys ahead and the meaningful impact these connections will continue to create across the sector.