Chris Bell
Partner,
About Chris
Expertise
- 20 years of financial services experience across APAC
- APAC lead for technology operating model
- Expert on large-scale, technology enabled transformations
Chris Bell is a member of our APAC Financial Services and Enterprise Technology practices.
Chris' specific expertise is in technology strategy, operating model, digital transformation and enterprise architecture. He is passionate about helping clients unlock the value that technology can bring in driving insight, automation, new digital products and business models.
Prior to joining Bain, Chris operated in a number of technology leadership roles, including as a CTO and CIO at AMP and Macquarie Bank. During this period, he led many complex technology transformations across core banking, payments and customer.
Chris holds a Masters in Supply Chain Management from the University of Sydney and a Bachelor of Science with Honors from Leeds Beckett University.
Recent Insights
- “Building the Foundation for Agentic AI ,” Technology Report,September 2025, Report
- “Five Decisions That Matter Most When Modernizing Banking Technology,” Infographic, June 2025