Macquarie Group has selected Greg Ward as its new CEO after Shemara Wikramanayake's decision to retire with immediate effect. Ward steps into the role from an executive position inside the group. His promotion follows 14 years under Wikramanayake's leadership of the investment bank. Macquarie confirmed the leadership change on 22 July 2026. Ward’s appointment signals a transition in the organisation's top tier.
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Macquarie promotes Greg Ward to CEO after Wikramanayake resigns - AFR
Macquarie promotes Greg Ward to CEO after Wikramanayake resigns AFR
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Shemara Wikramanayake to step down as Macquarie CEO, Greg Ward named as successor - Capital Brief
Shemara Wikramanayake to step down as Macquarie CEO, Greg Ward named as successor Capital Brief
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Macquarie Group CEO to step down - investordaily.com.au
Macquarie Group CEO to step down investordaily.com.au
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Macquarie Group boss Shemara Wikramanayake to retire - SMH.com.au
Macquarie Group boss Shemara Wikramanayake to retire SMH.com.au