– AUSTRALIA, Sydney – Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX: WBC | LON: 60IP) today announced the appointment of Audette Exel AO to its Board as an Independent Non-executive Director with effect from 1st September 2021.
“We are delighted to welcome Audette to the Board. Audette’s extensive business leadership experience, entrepreneurship and deep contribution to philanthropy will bring new insights to the Board and complement Westpac’s purpose of helping Australians and New Zealanders succeed.” said Board Chairman, John McFarlane.
Ms. Exel will also join the Risk Committee and the Technology Committee.
About Audette Exel
Audette Exel has more than 35 years of experience in the global financial services markets as a senior executive, a non-executive director, and a social entrepreneur. Ms. Exel is the founder and Chair of Adara Group, a social enterprise and international non-government organization focused on improving health and education for women, children, and communities living in extreme poverty. She has received many Australian and international awards and recognition for her business leadership and philanthropy, including an honorary Order of Australia for service to humanity.
Ms. Exel was previously a Non-executive Director of Suncorp Group Limited, Managing Director of BSX-listed Bermuda Commercial Bank, Chair of the Bermuda Stock Exchange, Director of Steamship Mutual, and a Director of Bermuda’s central financial services regulator. She began her career as a lawyer specializing in international finance.
Audette Exel said “I am honored to join the Board of Australia’s oldest company. Westpac is hugely important to the lives of so many Australians and New Zealanders and has played an important role in the economic and social fabric of those countries. I very much look forward to becoming part of the Westpac Group and to working with John and the Board.”
For more information: https://www.westpac.com.au/
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