AMP Limited has announced the appointment of Michael (Mike) Hirst as an independent, non-executive director to the AMP Limited Board, effective 1 July 2021.
Mr Hirst brings extensive experience to the AMP Board, with more than 40 years in board and senior executive leadership roles.
Mr Hirst was the Chief Executive Officer of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank from 2009 to 2018, following senior executive roles within the bank and with Colonial Limited. He is currently a non-executive director of ASX-listed investment company, AMCIL Limited, and private health insurer, GMHBA Limited. He is also Chairman of Butn, a fintech focused on SME business lending.
AMP Chair Debra Hazelton commented:
“Mike is a respected business leader who will bring significant breadth of experience and insight to the AMP Board.
“As the CEO of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Mike led and grew the business in a highly challenging and competitive environment with a clear focus on people and clients.
“His detailed knowledge of Australia’s retail banking and wealth environment, as well as his broad sector experience as a non-executive director, including innovative fintech start-ups and across Government, will be invaluable.”
