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Westpac Banking Corporation board of directors
15 current directors, 53% independent, average tenure 4.2 years.
| Director | Role | Independent | Appointed | Tenure | Committees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Gregg | Chair | No | 2023 | 2.8 yrs | — |
| Debbie Birch | Independent Director | Yes | 2024 | 2.4 yrs | — |
| Tim Burroughs | Independent Director | Yes | 2023 | 3.5 yrs | — |
| Nerida Caesar | Independent Director | Yes | 2017 | 9.1 yrs | — |
| Andy Maguire | Independent Director | Yes | 2024 | 1.9 yrs | — |
| Margaret Seale | Independent Director | Yes | 2019 | 7.6 yrs | — |
| Nathan Goonan | Executive Director | No | 2025 | 0.9 yrs | — |
| Peter King | Independent Director | Yes | 2019 | 6.8 yrs | — |
| Audette Exel AO | Independent Director | Yes | 2021 | 5.1 yrs | — |
| Nora Scheinkestel | Independent Director | Yes | 2021 | 5.6 yrs | — |
| Peter Herbert | Independent Director | No | 2025 | 1.6 yrs | — |
| Anita Fung | Independent Director | No | 2018 | 8.0 yrs | — |
| Carolyn McCann | Independent Director | No | 2025 | 1.1 yrs | — |
| Anthony Miller | Executive Director | No | 2024 | 1.8 yrs | — |
| Peter Hawkins | Independent Director | No | — | — | — |
WBC governance score breakdown
Westpac Banking Corporation scores 64/100 (Good) on the NZXplorer Governance Risk Score for FY2026, based on 73% data coverage. See the GRS methodology.
- Board structure
- 20/25
- Shareholder rights
- 9/20
- Executive remuneration
- 5/10
WBC dividends
The most recent Westpac Banking Corporation dividend on record is 133.54 cents per share, for FY2026 (interim), ex-dividend 11 Sept 2026, paid 22 Sept 2026.
Westpac Banking Corporation largest shareholders
Top 10 registered holders of WBC as disclosed for FY2025. Registry holdings include custodians and nominees, which may hold on behalf of many underlying investors.
| # | Holder | Holding |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited | 0.27% |
| 2 | J P Morgan Nominees Australia Pty Limited | 0.16% |
| 3 | Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited | 0.07% |
| 4 | BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd <Agency Lending A/C> | 0.02% |
| 5 | BNP Paribas NOMS Pty Ltd | 0.01% |
| 6 | National Nominees Limited | 0.01% |
| 7 | HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited <NT-Comnwlth Super Corp A/C> | 0.01% |
| 8 | Pacific Custodians Pty Limited <WBC Plans Ctrl A/C> | 0.01% |
| 9 | Netwealth Investments Limited <Wrap Services A/C> | 0.01% |
| 10 | BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd <HUB24 Custodial Serv Ltd> | 0.00% |
Recent WBC NZX announcements
The 10 most recent filings by Westpac Banking Corporation to the NZX.
- Change in substantial holdingInsider/Shareholder Notice
- Westpac Data, Digital and AI Update September 2026Operational Update
- Appendix 3Y - Debra HazeltonInsider/Shareholder Notice
- 259C Exemption Notice - WBCInsider/Shareholder Notice
- Changes to Company SecretaryOther
- Issue of Tier 2 Capital - Cleansing NoticeDebt Issuance
- Appendix 3Y - CEOInsider/Shareholder Notice
- WBC 3Q26 Investor Discussion PackInvestor Presentation
- WBC 3Q26 updateEarnings Results
- Westpac Pillar 3 Report (June 2026)Regulatory
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