Graham Hodges retires from ANZ Banking Group Boards
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For Release: 6 February 2026
Graham Hodges retires from ANZ Banking Group Boards
The Chairman of the ANZ Group, Paul O’Sullivan, today announced Graham Hodges will retire from the Boards of
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited and ANZ BH PTY LTD as a Non-Executive Director, effective 8
February 2026, at the conclusion of his three-year term.
Mr Hodges joined the Boards on 8 February 2023, following the establishment of a non-operating holding
company (NOHC) structure to create distinct banking and non-banking groups within ANZ, for a term of three
years.
Commenting on the announcement ANZ Group Chairman Paul O’Sullivan said: “We thank Graham for his
enormous contribution to ANZ.
“His significant financial services experience and deep knowledge of ANZ have been particularly beneficial and we
wish him and his family all the best for his future.”
Prior to his retirement from ANZ in 2018, Mr Hodges had a successful 27-year career at ANZ, holding a variety of
senior positions. This included Deputy Chief Executive Officer for nine years, as well as working across most areas
of the Bank, including stints as ANZ’s CFO, Head of HR, Head of Operations and CEO Australia.
From November 2005 to May 2009, he was Chief Executive Officer, New Zealand and a Director of ANZ National
Bank Limited responsible for the running of ANZ Group’s New Zealand business.
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