Catherine McGrath
Catherine McGrath is the CEO of Westpac New Zealand, overseeing the bank's operations and strategic direction. With a background in finance and leadership, she has been instrumental in navigating the bank through various challenges, including customer service improvements and regulatory compliance. Recently, she has been in the news due to a case involving an Auckland pensioner who lost his life savings after mistakenly sending money to the wrong account, prompting discussions about banking practices and customer protection.
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Camilla Belich wrote to Westpac CEO Catherine McGrath highlighting the 'unjust and unfair situation'.
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Auckland pensioner loses $158k after accidentally sending life savings to wrong accountNew Zealand· 2025-04-26