Westpac names Rady to head up BTFG

Mike Taylor

Managing Editor and Publisher

15 September 2021

BT Financial Group (BTFG) has a new chief executive, former Allianz Retire chief executive, Matthew Rady.

The company said Rady would fill the newly-created role and lead a combined

business that includes BT Platforms, including BT Panorama, BT’s Personal and Corporate Super, and Investments.

Westpac Group Chief Executive Specialist Businesses & Group Strategy, Jason Yetton described Rady as a high calibre executive who will drive positive customer and member outcomes through one BT Financial Group business.

“Matt will also seek to enhance the performance of the business as the strategic review of the Westpac’s specialist businesses continue,” he said.

Rady has more than 30 years’ experience in the financial services and wealth industries with executive roles in companies including Macquarie Group and global financial services technology company, IRESS.

BT Managing Directors, Kathy Vincent and Melinda Howes will report into the new BTFG Chief Executive Officer.

Rady will take up his new role next month