Alan Machet is Group Country Manager for Visa Oceania, leading the company's business across the region and serving on Visa's Asia Pacific Leadership Team.

With more than 20 years' experience in financial services, Alan has held senior leadership roles at NAB, Citibank, Macquarie Bank and Westpac before joining Visa in 2024.

Alan may not be a professional chef, but he's looking forward to rolling up his sleeves alongside fellow business leaders and chefs to help those who are doing it tough. He is passionate about making a positive difference and believes supporting organisations like OzHarvest is one way he can contribute to a stronger, more connected Australia where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Alan is proud to support CEO CookOff's mission of bringing people together through food, connection and community while helping provide meals and support to Australians in need. He knows that every contribution counts, with every $1 donated to OzHarvest helps deliver two meals to people in need, and hopes his involvement encourages others to contribute and make a difference to Australia's most vulnerable.