Gail Kelly joins Cuffe's Australian Philanthropic Services board
Australian Philanthropic Services (APS), a not-for-profit organisation that establishes and administers private and public ancillary funds, has announced the board appointment of former Westpac chief executive Gail Kelly, effective June 2017.
In welcoming Kelly to the board, APS chair and founder Chris Cuffe said: "Gail brings a powerful blend of business expertise and philanthropic passion that will make her a valuable addition to our board. Gail has been a role model to many and it is exciting that she is bringing her influence to the charitable sector."
Kelly added: "I believe in the power of philanthropy to make a difference in the world. APS has played a powerful role in removing the barriers to effective giving, making philanthropy easier and more rewarding. I am delighted to join its board."
In a banking career spanning 35 years, Kelly has worked in both South Africa and Australia. While in South Africa, she held a number of senior executive positions in the Nedbank Group. In Australia, she served as the group chief executive officer and managing director of St.George Bank from 2002 to 2007 and Westpac from 2008 to 2015. In 2008, these two banks came together under Kelly's leadership in what was the largest in-market merger in Australian financial services.
She is currently CARE Australia's ambassador for women's empowerment and previously oversaw the launch of the $100 million Westpac Bicentennial Foundation.
At APS, Kelly joins current board directors: Chris Cuffe (chair), David Gonski AC, Belinda Hutchinson AM, Timothy Fairfax AC, Dan Phillips, Jan Swinhoe, David Ward and Michael Traill AM.
