Media Release
May 5, 2008
Rabobank presence extends to Hobart
The world’s leading food and agribusiness bank, Rabobank, has opened a new office in
Hobart. The serviced office is located in the Hobart Corporate Centre, Level 3, 85 Macquarie
Street, Hobart.
State Manager Victoria and Tasmania, Mark Bennett says that the establishment of the
Hobart branch strengthens the bank’s presence in Southern Tasmania and brings the bank
closer to its clients in this region.
“Rabobank’s commitment to farmers in Tasmania has seen the bank steadily grow its
customer numbers, especially in the last four years. Our investment in Hobart will better allow
us to service client needs and is a statement of confidence in the long term future of farming
across a number of key industries," Mr Bennett said.
The bank’s primary interest still lies in providing the best service, value and expertise to its
clients and in establishing mutually beneficial relationships with its customers and the
communities in which it operates, Mr Bennett added.
“Establishing a physical presence in Hobart will enable us to service our clients at a local level
from within the community," he said, adding that branch manager Daniel Tribolet would
provide a great balance of local knowledge and banking experience to lead the business from
the newly established premises in Hobart.
From a farming background in Hobart, Mr Tribolet said that significant growth within the state
has necessitated the expansion in the form of a Hobart office, in addition to the main
Rabobank office based in Launceston which services the state.
“The culture at Rabobank is truly unique and is very much based on the premise that you
need to spend time with individual clients in order to get to know the intricacies of their
businesses and the specific challenges they face,” Mr Tribolet said, adding that the bank’s
presence in Hobart would foster this culture.
You can contact the branch on (03) 6270 2230 or call your local Rabobank branch on 1300
30 30 33.
Rabobank Australia is a part of the international Rabobank Group, the
world’s leading specialist in food and agribusiness banking. Rabobank
has more than 100 years’ experience providing customised banking and
finance solutions to businesses involved in all aspects of food and
agribusiness. Rabobank has a AAA credit rating and is ranked one of
the world’s safest banks by Global Finance magazine. The bank
operates in 43 countries, servicing the needs of more than nine million
clients worldwide through a network of more than 1500 offices and
branches. Rabobank Australia is one of Australia’s leading rural lenders
and a significant provider of business and corporate banking and
financial services to the Australian food and agribusiness sector. The
bank has 50 branch locations throughout Australia.
Media Release
May 5, 2008
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Media contact:
Jen Reid
Public Relations Consultant
Rabobank Australia & New Zealand
Phone: (02) 8115-4861 or 0419 390 105
Email: jen.reid@rabobank.com
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