Chair of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), Paul O’Malley, today announced the appointment of Alistair Currie to CBA’s Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director with effect on or around 31 March 2025, subject to regulatory requirements.

Alistair has extensive international banking experience, having held roles in Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States, Asia and the Middle East. He is currently Group Chief Operating Officer at Barclays PLC, and will retire from that role on 30 June 2025. Alistair was previously at ANZ Banking Group Limited where he held senior positions including Group Chief Operating Officer. Prior to that, Alistair held various international roles at HSBC.

Paul O’Malley said: “On behalf of the Board, I am delighted to announce Alistair Currie’s appointment and to welcome his extensive banking expertise in his role as a Non-Executive Director of CBA.”

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