Rabobank Australia announces new CEO
Rabobank's current deputy chief executive, Peter Knoblanche will become the bank's new chief executive for Rabobank Australia and the managing director for Rabobank Australia and New Zealand from 1 July 2016, subject to regulatory approval.
He would replace Thos Gieskes, who served in those roles for six and a half years.
Knoblanche had been the deputy CEO for RaboBank Australia and the deputy managing director for RaboBank Australia and New Zealand since August 2015. He also headed their rural banking operations for the past 10 years and worked as group executive for country banking Australia.
Rabobank Australia chairman, Bill Gurry, said his appointment ensured a smooth, seamless and orderly succession at the helm of the bank.
"Not only is Peter one of the most experienced and highly-regarded agri-banking executives in Australia, he has an extensive knowledge and understanding of Rabobank," Gurry said.
Knoblanche had 30 years of experience in the Australian and international banking industry, including 20 years with Rabobank. He had also held roles with HSBC (in Australia and Hong Kong) and ANZ.
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