In the big four banks’ current executive poaching wars, Westpac’s Anthony Miller has been the biggest victor. A little personal win, given they have become a yardstick of sorts for how successfully the new big four bank CEOs are stamping their authority.
But he suffered a rare loss last month, when Macquarie lured Westpac’s treasurer and loyal employee of 23 years, Jo Dawson, to manage its global funding task and capital position.