Chanticleer

Macquarie CEO keeps the machine humming

Almost three years after taking over from Nicholas Moore, Shemara Wikramanayake, is taking the diversified, global financial institution to new heights.

Dec 10, 2021 – 5.00am

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Macquarie Group chief executive Shemara Wikramanayake is named one of The Australian Financial Review Business People of the Year for her consummate leadership through COVID-19.

She is one of only about a dozen Australian chief executives running a truly global company. The banking, funds management and commodities trading operations now generate more than two thirds of total revenue from offshore.

Tony Boyd is the former Chanticleer columnist. He has more than 35 years' experience as a finance journalist. Connect with Tony on Twitter. Email Tony at tony.boyd@afr.com