ANZ NZ CEO David Hisco takes sick leave, Watson becomes acting CEO

ANZ NZ CEO David Hisco takes sick leave, Watson becomes acting CEO
Jenny Ruth
By Jenny Ruth May 30 (BusinessDesk) - ANZ Bank’s New Zealand chief executive David Hisco is taking extended sick leave and Antonia Watson, who heads retail and business banking, will take over as acting chief executive, the bank says. In a note to ANZ’s staff, Watson says Hisco’s doctor says his prognosis is good so long as he slows down and takes time off to recover. “David has told me he’s keen to get back to work as soon as possible but realises how important his health is. We obviously all wish David a speedy recovery,” she says....

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