6-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

September 29, 2020

Commission File Number 1-10167

WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

275 KENT STREET, SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES 2000, AUSTRALIA

(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

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Incorporation by Reference

The information contained in this Report on Form 6-K, excluding the information set forth in Exhibit No. 1, shall be incorporated by reference in the prospectuses relating to the Registrant’s securities contained in the Registrant’s Registration Statements on Form F-3 (File Nos. 333-228295 and 333-228294), as such prospectuses may be amended or supplemented from time to time.

Westpac today announced that Acting Chief Executive, Westpac Institutional Bank, Curt Zuber, will be retiring from Westpac in 2021.

Index to Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description
1	ASX Release – Curt Zuber to retire, Joanne Dawson appointed to Group Treasurer role

Disclosure regarding forward-looking statements

The information contained in this Report on Form 6-K contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements are statements about matters that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements appear in a number of places in this Report and include statements regarding our intent, belief or current expectations with respect to our business and operations, macro and micro economic and market conditions, results of operations and financial condition.

We use words such as ‘will’, ‘may’, ‘expect’, ‘indicative’, ‘intend’, ‘seek’, ‘would’, ‘should’, ‘could’, ‘continue’, ‘plan’, ‘aim’, ‘probability’, ‘risk’, ‘forecast’, ‘likely’, ‘estimate’, ‘anticipate’, ‘believe’ or other similar words to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are subject to change, certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions which are, in many instances, beyond our control and have been made based upon management’s expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effect upon us. There can be no assurance that future developments will be in accordance with our expectations or that the effect of future developments on us will be those anticipated. Should one or more of the risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the expectations described in this Report. Factors that may impact on the forward-looking statements made include, but are not limited to, those described in the section entitled ‘Risk factors’ in Westpac’s 2020 Interim Financial Results on Form 6-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as the ongoing impact of COVID-19. When relying on forward-looking statements to make decisions with respect to us, investors and others should carefully consider such factors and other uncertainties and events. We are under no obligation, and do not intend, to update any forward-looking statements contained in this Report, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date of this Report.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

		WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION
		(Registrant)
Date:	September 29, 2020	By:	/s/ Yvette Adiguzel
			Yvette Adiguzel
			Tier One Attorney

EX-1

Exhibit 1

 

ASX Level 18, 275 Kent Street
Sydney, NSW, 2000

Release

29 SEPTEMBER 2020

Curt Zuber to retire, Joanne Dawson appointed to Group Treasurer role

Westpac today announced that Acting Chief Executive, Westpac Institutional Bank (WIB), Curt Zuber, will be retiring from Westpac in 2021. Joanne Dawson has been appointed Group Treasurer, effective immediately.

Westpac Group CEO Peter King said Westpac was delighted to appoint Joanne Dawson as Group Treasurer. Ms Dawson has been acting in this role while Mr Zuber acted in the role of Chief Executive, WIB.

“Joanne is a highly experienced leader and has been with Westpac since 2003 and in the role of Deputy Treasurer since 2008. Her extensive experience in global funding, liquidity and balance sheet management will help ensure a smooth transition to this critical role,” Mr King said.

Mr King thanked Mr Zuber for his hard work, loyalty and service to the Group over the past 25 years. Mr Zuber was the Group Treasurer for 16 years and prior to that was Deputy Treasurer.

“Curt has made an outstanding contribution to the Group, particularly leading the all-important Treasury function for many years. He has navigated us through a number of challenges, including the global financial crisis and COVID-19,” Mr King said.

“Curt’s insights, commitment and leadership have been invaluable to me personally and to the company, and he has played a significant role in ensuring the strength of Westpac’s balance sheet through some particularly challenging periods. His counsel is sought throughout the bank and he has built a strong Treasury team.”

About Joanne Dawson

Joanne Dawson has more than 25 years’ experience working in financial markets. She worked at IAG Asset Management for almost seven years before joining Westpac in 2003 as Senior Portfolio Manager in Group Treasury. Jo held the role of Deputy Group Treasurer for Westpac for more than 10 years. Jo was Chief Financial Officer, WIB, from January 2020 before being appointed to act as Acting Group Treasurer in July.

Joanne holds a Bachelor of Economics from Macquarie University in Sydney and is a Sloan Fellow of London Business School, holding a Master’s degree in Strategy and Leadership, and participated in the school’s Senior Executive Program. She is also Australian Financial Markets Association accredited and a Senior Associate of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia.

 

 

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