Michael Lawrence named to head COBA

8 November 2017
| By Staff |
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Former AMP Bank managing director, Michael Lawrence has been appointed as the chief executive of the Customer Owned Banking Association (COBA).

The organisation announced Lawrence’s appointed this week, noting that he had more than 30 years’ experience in the financial services industry including eight years at AMP Bank as well as time at National Australia Bank (NAB) and Westpac.

Commenting on the appointment, COBA chair, Wendy Machin welcomed Lawrence to the role and referenced his strong background and experience allowing him to play a pivotal role in advocating for customer-owned banks.

“Michael has already shown a great understanding of the issues and opportunities for the sector,” she said.

Lawrence begins as COBA CEO on 4 December.

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