David is regarded as one of New Zealand’s leading Instituational and Corporate Bankers with 14 years at ANZ Group where he was most recently Singapore CEO and Head of South East Asia, India & Middle East. He has also served as Chairman of the Institute of Finance Professionals New Zealand, Director of ANZ Bank (Europe) Ltd and Executive Board Member of the New Zealand China Council.

Commenting on the appointment, Westpac New Zealand Chair, Pip Greenwood, said “Throughout his 30-year banking career he has thrived on working in change environments. His experience will stand us in good stead as we steer through a fast-changing world of banking for our customers”.

David joins a refreshed and strongly credentialed Board whose diversity and relevant experience at the most senior levels complements Catherine McGrath as CEO and her new Executive Leadership Team.