Banking
Gail Kelly
Former chief executive of St.George Bank and Westpac
Education and early career
Kelly studied at the University of Cape Town and began her career as a teacher in South Africa. She later entered banking there and completed an MBA at the University of the Witwatersrand before continuing her banking career in Australia.
Leading two banks
She led St.George Bank from 2002 to 2007 and Westpac from 2008 to 2015. Westpac describes her as its first female chief executive. The combination of Westpac and St.George took place in 2008 during her tenure.
Work after banking
Following her executive career she took on board and advisory appointments and published the book Live Lead Learn in 2017. Her official biography records her education, career across South Africa and Australia, and later activities.