Meet our Board Members

Cathryn is NAB’s Executive General Manager, Client Coverage in Corporate & Institutional Banking, a role she was appointed to in 2017. In this role Cathryn has global responsibility for leading NAB’s relationship banking team focused on institutional and corporate client relationships across key industry sectors. She is currently the Chair of the Board of JBWere, a wealth management company with a heritage dating back to 1840 which works with a range of clients across Australia. In addition, Cathryn is Chair of NAB’s Affordable Housing Council and a member of the Group Non-financial Risk Committee.

Cathryn was previously Acting Chief Customer Officer – Corporate and Institutional Banking and has also held other Executive roles with NAB, focusing on corporate and institutional markets, since joining in 2016.

Before joining NAB, Cathryn was with ANZ Bank, and between 2005 and 2016, she held senior executive roles in Corporate Finance, Institutional Banking and Capital Markets. In October 2010 she re-located to Hong Kong where she led the team responsible for providing debt capital markets solutions to ANZ’s Institutional and Financial Institution clients.

Prior to joining ANZ, Cathryn held senior management roles at Westpac and Macquarie Bank.

Cathryn is a proven and purpose-driven leader, with a passion for building client advocacy through meaningful relationships and encouraging future leaders in an inclusive and diversified working environment. She is particularly focused on developing emerging leaders to hone their skills and experience to take on more senior roles. A spokesperson on the critical issues of climate transition, affordable and social housing, and women in leadership, Cathryn plays a significant role in mentoring colleagues and aspiring leaders. She is also a member of Chief Executive Women, an organisation representing over 600 of Australia’s most senior women leaders.

Michael joined NAB in October 2011 and was appointed Executive, NAB Private Wealth and CEO JBWere in January 2023. In this role, Michael leads NAB’s wealth management services including private bankers, wealth advisors, investment specialists, support teams and the nabtrade platform – to deliver the best possible wealth outcomes to clients. 

Michael’s many years of leadership in the finance sector includes previous roles as Executive, NAB Business Banking Metro Australia, Chief Risk Officer for Business and Private Bank at NAB, and leading the NAB UK & Europe operations. Michael also held the role of Chairman of JBWere from April 2020 to 2nd June 2023.

Throughout Michael’s diverse career of more than 30 years in financial services, he has led specialist teams and large-scale businesses within Corporate and Institutional Banking, Wealth Management, Private Banking and Corporate and Commercial Property.

Michael is a Director on the Victoria Racing board and a member of the Brighton Grammar school Finance Committee.

David is an experienced business leader with over 25 years in finance related roles across a breadth of industries, including banking, general insurance, advice, funds management, property, technology and operations.  

David joined NAB in December 2020 as CFO of the Personal Banking business, responsible for its financial management as well as driving strategy development and execution. In December 2024, David was appointed to the position of Deputy CFO for NAB, and in January 2025 appointed to the Board of JBWere.

Before joining NAB, David held senior finance roles with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia spanning a 17 year period, including General Manager Group Finance and CFO of its Consumer Banking business.  
 
David holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Finance) and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia & New Zealand.