Heritage Bank locks in new CEO
(2 October 2015 – Australia) Heritage Bank has appointed senior executive Peter Lock to take over as chief executive officer from John Minz, who will soon retire.
Heritage Bank chairman, Kerry Betros announced this week that Lock would start the new role on November 23.
Lock has more than 30 years experience in the financial services sector. He was previously the chief operating officer and head of corporate banking for the Bank of Melbourne, and managing director of St George Bank in Victoria.
He has also held general management positions in both St George Bank and the Commonwealth Bank, after starting his career with the National Australia Bank.
"There were many excellent internal and external applicants for the CEO position," Betros said.
"The board is very pleased to be able to appoint such an outstanding and experienced executive as Mr Lock, who we believe will fit the culture and values of Heritage."
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