FILE NO 1-9945
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON DC 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or
15d-16 of
the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of May 2004
National Australia Bank Limited
ACN 004 044 937
(Registrant’s Name)
Level 24
500 Bourke Street
MELBOURNE VICTORIA 3000
AUSTRALIA
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
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This Report on Form 6-K shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference in the prospectus included in the Registration Statement on Form F-3 (No. 333-6632) of National Australia Bank Limited and to be part thereof from the date on which this Report, is filed, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished.
SIGNATURE PAGE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorised.
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Susan E Crook |
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Date: 3 May 2004 |
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Company Secretary |
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Group Corporate Affairs |
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ASX Announcement |
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500 Bourke Street |
Melbourne, Monday 3 May 2004
Mr Malcolm Williamson to join National Australia Bank Board
The National’s Chairman, Mr Graham Kraehe, today announced that Mr Malcolm Williamson, formerly VISA International President and CEO, will join the Principal Board of National Australia Bank.
Before moving to the United States to take up the role at VISA he was Group Chief Executive of Standard Chartered Bank for five years and prior to this was Managing Director of Girobank.
His early career included a number of senior roles at Barclays Bank.
“Malcolm’s experience in both the United Kingdom and the United States leading major financial services organisations makes him a valuable addition to the National’s Board,” National Chairman, Mr Graham Kraehe said.
Subject to UK regulatory approval, Mr Williamson will also join the National Australia Group Europe, Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank Boards.
“When I was appointed Chairman in February, I committed to a program of Board renewal including the acceleration of appointments of non-executive Directors with banking experience to the Board,” he said.
“Mr Williamson’s appointment is an important step in that process. The next step will be the appointment of an Australian-based non-executive Director with banking experience which I expect to be able to announce soon.”
For further information:
Brandon Phillips
Group Manager
Group Corporate Relations
03 8641 3857 work
0419 369 058 mobile
Or visit www.nabgroup.com
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Background and Career History
Malcolm Williamson
Date of birth: 27 February 1939
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VISA International |
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1998 – February 2004 |
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President and CEO |
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Standard Chartered Bank |
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1993 – 1998 |
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Group Chief Executive |
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1991 – 1992 |
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Managing Director |
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1990 – 1991 |
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Director Banking and Credit |
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1989 – 1990 |
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Director responsible for Eastern Hemisphere |
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The Post Office |
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1985 – 1989 |
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Member of Post Office Board |
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Managing Director Girobank PLC |
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Barclays Bank |
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1983 – 1985 |
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Regional General Manager, London |
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1982 – 1983 |
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Treasurer United Kingdom |
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1979 – 1982 |
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Assistant General Manager Planning |
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1978 – 1979 |
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Local Director London Northern |
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1957 – 1978 |
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Various branch positions including Branch Manager, computer programmer, systems analyst, loans administrator, consulting work and various head office posts |
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