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General Counsel Steps Down

Director Departure8 March 2021WBCFinancials

ASX Release


9 MARCH 2021



GROUP GENERAL COUNSEL TO STEP DOWN


Westpac today announced Group General Counsel & Enterprise Executive, Rebecca

Lim, has decided to step down from her current role and will move to a part-time

advisory role with Westpac, after almost 20 years with the Group and 10 years in her

current role.


Ms Lim will continue in her current capacity until a replacement has been appointed, to

ensure a smooth transition.


Westpac Group CEO, Peter King, thanked Ms Lim for her contribution to the company.


“Rebecca has made a significant contribution to Westpac across various senior roles.


“For the past decade as General Counsel, Rebecca has played a pivotal role in

navigating the company through various legal and regulatory challenges, including

BBSW, responsible lending, the Royal Commission and AUSTRAC.


“Importantly, she has been an invaluable member of our Executive Team and I have

greatly benefited from her counsel and support.”


A global search is underway for Ms Lim’s replacement.



For further information:


Stephanie Arena Andrew Bowden

Senior Manager Media Relations Head of Investor Relations

0466 451 995 0438 284 863



This document has been authorised for release by Tim Hartin, General Manager & Company

Secretary.


Level 18, 275 Kent Street

Sydney, NSW, 2000

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