Overview

• Birmingham will succeed retiring CEO Anna Bligh when he officially takes the helm of the ABA on August 18, 2025.
• He left the Senate at the end of 2024 after nearly two decades in parliament, including stints as finance, trade and education minister.
• Following his political career, Birmingham joined ANZ Banking Group’s Asia Pacific engagement team before being tapped for the ABA role.
• As CEO he has pledged to bolster public confidence in banks, foster a competitive regulatory framework and drive industry innovation.
• The ABA represents Australia’s Big Four banks and 16 regional and international institutions, and both Treasurer Jim Chalmers and NAB CEO Andrew Irvine have praised his appointment.