Westpac CEO Peter King to exit, new chief named

Westpac chief executive Peter King is retiring after five years at the helm and will be replaced by Anthony Miller, the bank announced on Monday morning. Miller is currently the chief executive of Westpac’s business and wealth division and will succeed King on December 16. Westpac chief Peter King will depart on December 16.

Credit: Oscar Colman “I want Westpac to be a bank built on trust and reliability - always there to help our customers through every one of life’s moments,” Miller said in a statement. King said Miller was an ideal replacement. “Anthony will make a great CEO.



In his time at Westpac he’s proven he has what it takes to deliver for customers, employees and shareholders. He’s an experienced banker, with customers at the heart,” he said. More to come The Business Briefing newsletter delivers major stories, exclusive coverage and expert opinion.

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