Management
It's our executive team who ensure the business works together to support its employees and achieve profitable growth.
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Ralph Norris Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Commonwealth Bank Group Ralph Norris' appointment as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Commonwealth Bank took effect from 23 September 2005. He has a distinguished 30-year career in banking and has twice been honoured as New Zealand's Executive of the Year. |
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Ross McEwan Group Executive, Retail Banking Services Ross McEwan leads the Group’s largest division, Retail Banking Services. His responsibilities focus on meeting the financial needs of personal customers seeking convenient and affordable banking and financial services. |
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Barbara Chapman Group Executive, Human Resources and Group Services Barbara Chapman joined the Commonwealth Bank as Group Executive in July 2006. She leads the Group’s Human Resources and Marketing and Communications functions. |
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David Cohen
General Counsel David Cohen joined the Commonwealth Bank as General Counsel in June 2008. David advises the CEO and the Board on legal matters, and leads the Group's legal team. Prior to joining the Group, David had been General Counsel of AMP since 2003. |
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David Craig
Chief Financial Officer David Craig is responsible for the financial management frameworks of the Commonwealth Bank incorporating the areas of finance, audit, group treasury, security, procurement and investor relations. |
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Stuart Grimshaw
Group Executive, Premium Business Services Stuart Grimshaw heads the Premium Business Services division with responsibility for the Group’s institutional, corporate, business and high net worth personal client relationships. |
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Michael Harte
Group Executive, Enterprise IT, and Chief Information Officer Michael Harte joined the Group in April 2006 as Group Executive, Enterprise IT. In this role, Michael leads the development of the Group’s technology function and the implementation of the Group’s IT strategy. |
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Garry Mackrell
Group Executive, International Financial Services Garry Mackrell was appointed Head of International Financial Services in September 2001. In this role, Garry is responsible for the Group’s offshore growth in the Asia-Pacific region. He is also responsible for managing the Group’s existing Asia-Pacific banking and life operations in New Zealand, China, India, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Vietnam and Fiji. |
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Grahame Petersen
Group Executive, Wealth Management Grahame Petersen leads the Wealth Management division, managing the global manufacture, distribution and administration of investment offerings and the Group’s Australian insurance businesses. The division includes Colonial First State, Colonial First State Global Asset Management and CommInsure. |
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Alden Toevs
Group Chief Risk Officer Alden joined the Group on 23 June 2008 as Group Chief Risk Officer. Alden provides leadership in ensuring effective risk management and risk governance across the Group and also acts as an advisor to the Bank’s Board and Executive Committee on risk management. |
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