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Matt Comyn

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Commonwealth Bank · Australia

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Matt Comyn is the CEO of Commonwealth Bank (CBA). Comyn is based in Australia. Comyn was educated at Harvard Business School and University of New South Wales.

Matt Comyn has been CEO of Commonwealth Bank of Australia since April 2018. He has over 25 years' experience in banking across business, institutional, retail and wealth management, having joined the Bank in 1999. Prior to becoming CEO, he led Retail Banking Services and was Managing Director of CommSec.

Recent developments

AI summary of recent coverage

Recent coverage of Matt Comyn has focused on Commonwealth Bank's financial performance, including record profit and a significant increase in executive compensation, alongside commentary on economic and housing market conditions. Headlines have also documented Comyn's public statements on policy matters including support for GST reform, perspectives on the housing market outlook, and concerns about artificial intelligence costs and workplace impacts. Additionally, coverage has noted a decline in new mortgage applications at the bank despite strong overall financial results.

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Education
Harvard Business School, University of New South Wales, University of Sydney

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Matt Comyn: FAQ

Who is Matt Comyn?
Matt Comyn is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Commonwealth Bank, based in Australia.
What company does Matt Comyn lead?
Matt Comyn is CEO of Commonwealth Bank.
Where was Matt Comyn educated?
Matt Comyn studied at Harvard Business School, University of New South Wales, University of Sydney.