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title: "Westpac Appoints New Chief Data, Digital and AI Officer"
description: "Westpac Banking has appointed Dr. Andrew McMullan as the new Chief Data, Digital and AI Officer, aiming to enhance its data analytics and AI initiatives. Dr. McMullan, previously with the Commonwealth"
type: "news"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/241752467.md"
published_at: "2025-05-25T21:47:59.000Z"
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# Westpac Appoints New Chief Data, Digital and AI Officer

> Westpac Banking has appointed Dr. Andrew McMullan as the new Chief Data, Digital and AI Officer, aiming to enhance its data analytics and AI initiatives. Dr. McMullan, previously with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, will lead efforts to improve customer and employee experiences and support the bank's UNITE project. The latest analyst rating for Westpac (AU:WBC) is a Sell with a price target of A$25.80. Westpac focuses on leveraging digital transformation and AI to improve operational efficiency and customer service.

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The latest update is out from Westpac Banking ( (AU:WBC) ).

Westpac has appointed Dr. Andrew McMullan as the Chief Data, Digital and AI Officer, a strategic move aimed at advancing the bank’s data analytics, digital innovation, and AI initiatives. Dr. McMullan, who joins from the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, is expected to lead efforts in responsibly using data and AI to improve customer and employee experiences, positioning Westpac as a service-centric organization. His leadership is anticipated to support the successful delivery of the bank’s UNITE project, further enhancing Westpac’s industry positioning.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:WBC) stock is a Sell with a A$25.80 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Westpac Banking stock, see the AU:WBC Stock Forecast page.

**More about Westpac Banking**

Westpac Banking is a prominent financial institution in the banking industry, offering a wide range of financial services and products. The company focuses on leveraging data, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence to enhance customer experiences and operational efficiency.

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