ME announces new chairman
(15 January 2016 – Australia) Earlier this week, industry fund-owned bank ME announced that Ken Hodgson has succeeded Garry Weaven as chairman, effective 1 January 2016.
The decision was ratified at the Bank’s annual general meeting on 12 November 2015.
Speaking of the appointment, Weaven, said his successor is a highly respected business leader and company director and has developed a deep understanding and passion for ME since being appointed as director in January 2012.
“Ken brings 28 years’ experience leading banking and retail businesses including the retail and consumer banking operations at two of Australia’s largest banks, NAB and Westpac, as well as five years in retail energy at AGL. The depth and breadth of his industry knowledge will be a major asset for the Bank,” Weaven said.
Hodgson said, “It is a privilege to be appointed as chairman of a genuine challenger bank built on the values of the industry super funds and which has as its core aim to help all Australians get ahead.”
“ME is in a strong position having delivered on its growth objectives over the last three years, including achieving a compound annual growth rate in net profit after tax of 35% over that period, from A$24.4 million in 2012 to A$60 million in 2015.
“This strong momentum in earnings reflects ongoing organic home loan growth at a rate above system, and the continued realisation of significant investments in technology, operational capability and a new brand."
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