NAB's Andrew Thorburn, Ken Henry resign, Phil Chronican named acting CEO
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NAB's embattled chief executive Andrew Thorburn and chairman Ken Henry have capitulated to growing pressure and announced their resignations as the crisis of confidence swirling around the bank came to a head.
The bank has tapped veteran banker Phil Chronican to replace Mr Thorburn from February 28 as acting chief executive, while Dr Henry will remain in his role until a new leader is found.
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