NAB announces executive leadership appointment

NAB has appointed Andrew Irvine to the role of group executive, business and private banking, effective 1 September.

Mr Irvine, who will form part of the bank’s executive leadership team, joins NAB from the Bank of Montreal, where he has served as head of the business banking division.

The new appointee replaces Anthony Healy, who stepped down from the role in March.

This latest announcement follows the appointment of Rachel Slade in April, who replaces former head of retail Mike Baird.

NAB also recently appointed Nathan Goonan to the role of group executive, strategy and innovation.

Commenting on the appointment, NAB CEO Ross McEwan said: “Andrew is an experienced banker and talented leader who will play a crucial role focused on NAB’s strategic pillars of delivering for customers and colleagues.

“We have an ambition to grow our market-leading business bank by helping our customers grow.

“Andrew’s deep understanding of customers developed over a career in banking and his leadership in using data, insights and technology to meet their needs will be important to achieving this ambition.”

Mr Irvine added: “I’m excited to be joining NAB and to be leading business and private banking, which at its core is all about supporting its customers and the broader economy.

“I look forward to working with my colleagues at NAB to grow these foundations as we help our customers through the impacts of COVID-19 and out the other side.”

Mr Irvine will be based in Melbourne. His appointment is subject to regulatory approvals.

[Related: NAB appoints new head of retail, launches capital raise]