Elizabeth Proust adds Corporate Affairs to responsibilities
Document date:
Tue 09 Feb 1999
Published:
Tue 09 Feb 1999 00:00:00
Document No:
145366
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A
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HOMEX - Melbourne +++++++++++++++++++++++++ ANZ today announced Ms Elizabeth Proust would assume responsibility for corporate affairs, in addition to her existing role as head of human resources and management services. Ms Proust's new responsibilities include government and regulatory affairs, media relations, community affairs and internal communications. As part of the change, ANZ has appointed Mr Gerard Brown as Head of Government and Regulatory Affairs, reporting to Ms Proust. Mr Brown joins ANZ from The Allen Consulting Group where he was a Principal responsible for corporate public affairs, regulatory and public policy management consulting. Previously Mr Brown was responsible for corporate regulatory and external affairs for Ciba Geigy Australia Limited, and formerly a Senior Ministerial Advisor. Mr Brown will join ANZ on 6 April 1999. ANZ Chief Executive Officer, Mr John McFarlane said the external environment facing the financial services industry was particularly challenging, making the task of meeting community interests and obligations more complex. "These changes are aimed at lifting our game through clear and consistent communication. By invigorating corporate affairs management, we will also improve ANZ's social and political awareness, and provide greater public affairs input to decision making," Mr McFarlane said. "A greater focus on staff communications also allows us to keep staff fully informed and recognises that our people are the key to creating a better experience for customers," he said. Ms Proust's new responsibilities as Group General Manager Corporate Affairs and Human Resources are effective immediately. For media enquiries, please contact: Paul Edwards HEAD OF GROUP MEDIA RELATIONS 1