He has more than two decades of experience in financial services
Westpac has announced the appointment of Nathan Goonan (pictured above) as its next chief financial officer (CFO), pending regulatory approval.
Goonan brings more than two decades of experience in financial services. He began his career in mergers and acquisitions at National Australia Bank (NAB) before transitioning into investment banking. He rejoined NAB in 2013 and has since held leadership positions across strategy, innovation, corporate affairs, and mergers and acquisitions.
Most recently, Goonan served as NAB’s group CFO, overseeing finance, strategy, and related functions. Prior to that, he was group executive for strategy and innovation.
“Nathan is a seasoned financial services executive, with more than 20 years’ experience across all aspects of banking,” said Westpac chief Anthony Miller. “I’m delighted to appoint someone of Nathan’s calibre to this role. His breadth of knowledge across many areas, coupled with his deep expertise in finance, makes him an ideal fit.”
Goonan will take over from current CFO Michael Rowland, who will remain in the role until the transition later this year.
Goonan’sappointment follows a series of leadership changes at Westpac. In February, the bank named Peter Herbert as chief transformation officer, with his tenure beginning earlier this month. Paul Fowler was also recently appointed as chief executive of business and wealth. In September, Westpac announced Anthony Miller as its new group CEO and managing director, succeeding Peter King, who retired after three decades with the bank.
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