Departing CEO Andrew Thorburn sees 'very good talent who are potential replacements for me' within BNZ

By Gareth Vaughan

Departing BNZ CEO, managing director and self proclaimed "proud banker" Andrew Thorburn has hinted his successor is likely to come from within the bank.

Thorburn told interest.co.nz he was hopeful his successor would be someone from within BNZ, and said the appointment wouldn't be too far away. National Australia  Bank has announced Thorburn will succeed Cameron Clyne as its CEO and managing director from August 1.

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