August 12, 2010After a career spanning nearly 30 years with
St George, Greg Bartlett will be retiring as the bank's CEO on December 1.
Bartlett joined St George in 1982 and has held a variety of senior positions during his career, including 18 years on the executive management committee.
In a statement issued to ASX this morning, Westpac CEO Gail Kelly thanks Bartlett for his significant contributions to St George over the years.
“Greg is an excellent banker and it has been a real privilege for me to have worked with him over the best part of the last decade. He has led St George with great passion for the brand and dedication to the bank’s customers, staff and local communities,” Kelly says.
Bartlett says it has been a privilege to lead St George and its 6,000 staff.
“We knew we had a critical tole to play in making the Group’s multi-brand strategy a success and I am very proud of what our people have been able to achieve while at the same time preserving our unique customer service culture,” he says.
“However, with the merger [with Westpac Group] bedded down the time is now right to step back from day to day executive life and pass on the baton.”
Rob Chapman, current CEO of BankSA, will take over the Chief Executive position in December.
Chapman’s replacement is expected to be announced “shortly”.
