MLC Super names new CEO

NAB Group has announced that Matt Lawrance has been appointed as chief executive officer of MLC Super, effective May 2017.

In this role, Lawrance will be responsible for NAB's superannuation and investment businesses and will represent NAB on the Financial Services Council.

He joined NAB in 2005 and has held senior roles leading large operational and transformational teams across the wealth, finance and Australian banking businesses.

For the past seven months, Lawrance has been acting in the role of NAB's chief technology and operations officer and previously was the executive general manager of NAB wealth operations and transformation.

Commenting on his new role, NAB Group CEO, Andrew Thorburn, said: "Matt is an experienced banking and wealth executive and an outstanding leader...I am pleased to appoint Matt to this role and know that his customer focus and deep experience leading complex businesses set him up well to lead MLC Super."

Lawrance added: "I believe that the role of Australia's largest retail super fund goes beyond just managing investments for Australians. We also have an important role to help customers to get the right help, guidance and advice so they can plan and reach their financial goals."

Patrick Wright, currently global chief operations and technology officer of Barclaycard in the US, is to succeed Lawrance as chief technology and operations officer, effective May 2017.