Lyn Cobley

Lyn Cobley was Chief Executive, Westpac Institutional Bank, from September 2015 to June 2020 with responsibility for Westpac's global relationships with corporate, institutional and government clients as well as all products across financial and capital markets, transactional banking, structured finance and working capital payments. Prior to joining Westpac she held a variety of senior positions in a financial services career spanning more than 25 years, including with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), Barclays Capital in Australia, Citibank in Australia and Asia Pacific and was CEO of Trading Room (a joint venture between Macquarie Bank and Fairfax). Other roles have also included as a board member of the Australian Financial Markets Association (AFMA), the Banking & Finance Oath and the Westpac Foundation, Chairman of Westpac’s Asia Advisory Board and a member of Chief Executive Women. Lyn has a Bachelor of Economics from Macquarie University, is a Senior Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australia and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

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Article title Sustainable finance primed for key climate role

Article descriptionThe increased frequency of natural disasters means it is increasingly important sustainable financing solutions scale and while it’s early days in the Asia Pacific, our new report shows positive signs abound.

By AuthorLyn Cobley
Former Chief Executive, WIB, Westpac 4 min read

Article title Right mix for Western Sydney’s $100bn chance

Article descriptionThe Western Sydney Aerotropolis creates a $100bn opportunity, but to successfully attract private sector investment, the right mix of planning, connectivity and sustainability is needed.

By AuthorLyn Cobley
Former Chief Executive, WIB, Westpac 4 min read

Article title Don’t let negativity, ‘trade wars’ define us

Article descriptionDespite trade wars and political uncertainty, corporate Australia is growing well and the nation has so much potential if we can transform and not get bogged down in negativity.

By AuthorLyn Cobley
Former Chief Executive, WIB, Westpac 4 min read

Article title ‘Three-city’ Sydney or get stuck in slow lane

Article descriptionThere’s a huge opportunity for Sydney to create three “30-minute” cities and take the strain off Sydney’s infrastructure, an experience I know well after growing up in the south west.

By AuthorLyn Cobley
Former Chief Executive, WIB, Westpac 4 min read

Article title The common traits of tomorrow’s leaders

Article descriptionIt’s striking that the stand-out businesses in one of our programs all demonstrated three common traits several major players like Tesla and Airbnb also possess.

By AuthorLyn Cobley
Former Chief Executive, WIB, Westpac 2 min read

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