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10 June 2026 | 2 min read
7 May 2026
National Australia Bank today announced the appointment of Connie Sokaris as Group Chief Risk Officer.
Connie Sokaris, NAB's newly appointed Chief Risk Officer
Ms Sokaris is an experienced NAB executive who has held a range of senior roles since joining the bank in 2003, including working directly with customers in the Corporate & Institutional Banking division and more recently leading enterprise credit and market risk.
NAB Group Chief Executive Officer Andrew Irvine said: “Connie is a highly motivated and talented leader who has exceptional judgment, drives outcomes and always puts the customer at the centre of her thinking. Her experience across risk, product, client coverage, capital markets and transformation will be valuable in her new role.
“Connie’s appointment again demonstrates the depth of talent and capability we are building within NAB.”
Ms Sokaris replaces Shaun Dooley who in February announced his intention to retire from NAB by the end of this year. Ms Sokaris will start in the role on August 3, subject to regulatory approvals.
Mr Dooley will support Ms Sokaris in her transition to the CRO role. He will then continue to report to Mr Irvine while leading a number of projects until his retirement later in the year.
