Ours*

*Executive Management

David Craig
David commenced as Chief Financial Officer of the Group in September 2006. David is responsible for the overall financial and risk management functions of the Group. Roles held by David prior to joining the Group included Chief Financial Officer for Australand Property Group and Chief Operations Officer for PricewaterhouseCoopers.

 

Barbara Chapman
Barbara joined the Commonwealth Bank as a Group Executive in July 2006. In her role of Group Executive, Human Resources and Group Services, she is responsible for the Group’s People Services and Marketing and Communications functions.  Prior to joining the Commonwealth Bank, Barbara held a number of senior roles at ASB Bank, including CEO of Sovereign Assurance.

 

Garry Mackrell
Garry was appointed Group Executive International Financial Services in September 2001. In this role, Garry is responsible for the Group’s banking and life insurance businesses in New Zealand, Asia and the Pacific. Garry joined the Group in 1973 and was promoted to his current role after working in many different areas of the Group.

 

John O’Sullivan
John was appointed General Counsel of the Group in October 2003. Prior to joining the Group, John was a partner of Freehills since 1983.

 

Ross McEwan
Ross was appointed Group Executive Retail Banking Services in May 2007, with responsibility for the Group’s retail banking operations. Ross has worked in the insurance and investment industries for more than 25 years and most recently in senior management roles within ASB Bank.

 

Stuart Grimshaw
Stuart was appointed Group Executive Premium Business Services in March 2006. Stuart has extensive experience in financial services including Group Executive of the Group’s Wealth Management business and CEO, Great Britain for National Australia Bank.

 

Grahame Petersen
Grahame was appointed Group Executive Wealth Management in March 2006, with responsibility for Colonial First State, Colonial First State Global Asset Management and CommInsure. Grahame has more than 27 years experience in the finance industry, having joined the Rural Bank of NSW as a graduate in 1980.

 

Michael Harte
Michael joined the Group in April 2006 as Group Executive, Enterprise IT & Chief Information Officer. Prior to joining the Group, Michael was Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer for PNC Financial Services.

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