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Robert Whitfield
Director/Board Member at
COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA
Net worth: 863 229 $ as of 30/06/2026
Profile
Robert Whitfield is currently Chairman of the Trans Tasman IP Attorneys Board at the Government of Australia.
Other current roles include Independent Non-Executive Director at Commonwealth Bank of Australia since 2017, Independent Non-Executive Director at Transurban Group Ltd. since 2020, Non-Executive Director at GPT Management Holdings Ltd. since 2020, and Member at The Australian National University since 2024.
Former positions include Chief Executive Officer-Institutional Bank at Westpac Banking Corp., Chief Executive Officer at Westpac Institutional Bank, Chairman & Secretary at New South Wales Treasury Corp., Deputy Chairman at The Australian Financial Markets Association Ltd., Director at Clinical Genomics Technologies Pty Ltd., Independent Non-Executive Director at GPT Group from 2020 to 2024, Group Executive at Westpac Securities Ltd. from 1986 to 2015, and Secretary at NSW Industrial Relations Commission.
Education includes undergraduate studies at The University of New South Wales.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | 5,288 ( 0% ) | 603 090 $ | 30/06/2026 | |
| 30/06/2025 | 26,112 ( 0% ) | 260 140 $ | 30/06/2026 |
Robert Whitfield active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA | Director/Board Member | 04/09/2017 |
| TRANSURBAN GROUP | Director/Board Member | 01/11/2020 |
Government of Australia
 Government of Australia SovereignGovernment Functions as a sovereign level government authority | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
GPT Management Holdings Ltd.
 GPT Management Holdings Ltd. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Engages in the business of retail, office, industrial and business park assets | Director/Board Member | 14/05/2020 |
Australian National University
 Australian National University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/2024 |
Former positions of Robert Whitfield
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| THE GPT GROUP | Director/Board Member | 08/05/2024 |
Westpac Securities Ltd.
 Westpac Securities Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Chief Executive Officer | 10/07/2015 |
Westpac Institutional Bank
 Westpac Institutional Bank Regional BanksFinance Provides banking and financial services | Chief Executive Officer | 10/07/2015 |
| WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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Connections
57
1st degree connections
14
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 14 |
|---|---|
Government of Australia
Government of Australia SovereignGovernment Functions as a sovereign level government authority | Government |
New South Wales Treasury Corp.
 New South Wales Treasury Corp. General GovernmentGovernment Operates as central financing authority for the state of new south wales | Government |
Westpac Banking Corp.
 Westpac Banking Corp. Major BanksFinance Provides banking, financial and related services | Finance |
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
 Commonwealth Bank of Australia Major BanksFinance Provides retail and commercial banking services | Finance |
Transurban Group Ltd.
 Transurban Group Ltd. Other TransportationTransportation Develops and operates electronic toll roads | Transportation |
Australian National University
Australian National University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
GPT Group
 GPT Group Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Operates as a real estate investment trust that owns and operates retail, office & logistics assets | Finance |
The University of New South Wales
 The University of New South Wales Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Westpac Institutional Bank
Westpac Institutional Bank Regional BanksFinance Provides banking and financial services | Finance |
GPT Management Holdings Ltd.
GPT Management Holdings Ltd. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Engages in the business of retail, office, industrial and business park assets | Finance |
Australian Financial Markets Association
 Australian Financial Markets Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an industrial association promoting financial markets | Commercial Services |
Westpac Securities Ltd.
Westpac Securities Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
NSW Industrial Relations Commission
 NSW Industrial Relations Commission State AgencyGovernment Works with employers and employees to achieve fair workplaces and conducts compliance activities across the State | Government |
Clinical Genomics Technologies Pty Ltd.
 Clinical Genomics Technologies Pty Ltd. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides colorectal cancer screening and monitoring services | Health Services |
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