Kate Dee named Westpac's chief people officer

Westpac has announced the appointment of Kate Dee as its new chief people officer.

Dee, who is currently the chief people officer at Bupa Asia Pacific, will report directly to Westpac CEO Anthony Miller.

Dee has previously held roles at NAB and Time Warner.

She is a New Zealand national and is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development in the UK.

Dee will be taking up her new position later this year.