Westpac exec changes loom as new CEO takes control
Anthony Miller officially takes on the Westpac CEO role next week, which is likely to usher in a period of executive changes, including the expected departure of CFO Michael Rowland.
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New Westpac chief’s laundry list is fraught with risk
There’s a long list of items for the incoming Westpac CEO to address such as locking down an executive team and ensuring the bank’s risky technology overhaul is well executed.
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