Commonwealth Bank announces leadership change, director share acquisitions

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) announced that gavin munroe, group executive technology and group chief information officer, will depart on December 22, 2025, to pursue other opportunities. CEO matt comyn highlighted munroe's contributions to technology modernization and AI capabilities, including the full upgrade and migration of their SAP core banking platform to AWS. rodrigo castillo and victoria ledda will co-lead the technology function on an interim basis, reporting to CEO matt comyn, pending regulatory approval.

In related disclosures, non-executive director julie birgitte galbo acquired additional shares through on-market trades. She acquired 41 fully paid ordinary shares on November 14, 2025, at AU$157.78 per share, and 48 fully paid ordinary shares on November 17, 2025, at AU$156.88 per share. This increased her total indirect holdings to 1,036 fully paid ordinary shares via Saxo Bank as nominee.

Additionally, katherine neisha howitt acquired 50 fully paid ordinary shares on November 12, 2025, at AU$161.305 per share, increasing her direct holding to 205 shares. alistair currie also acquired 28 fully paid ordinary shares on November 12, 2025, at AU$161.305 per share, through participation in the non-executive director share plan, bringing his direct holding to 28 shares.