Bank of Sydney Announces New Board Chairman

Bank of Sydney is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Nikolas Hatzistergos as our new Chairman of the Board, effective 27 August 2025.

The appointment of Mr. Hatzistergos follows the stepping down of Dr Nicholas Pappas AM as Chairman, after nearly two decades of exemplary leadership, service, and significant contribution to the Bank’s growth and success.

Departing Chairman Dr Pappas said, “I’m immensely proud to have guided Bank of Sydney through a period of significant growth and transformation over the past 20 years. I have great confidence in the appointment of Nikolas as Chairman, whose longstanding service and deep understanding of the Bank will provide continued strength and stability.”

Newly appointed Chairman Mr Hatzistergos said, “It’s with immense gratitude that we thank Nicholas Pappas for his leadership and dedicated tenure on the Board. It has been a privilege to work alongside him. I’m honoured to step into the role of Chairman, and I look forward to guiding the Bank through its next stage of growth and development.

Mr Hatzistergos has over three decades experience in executive leadership and corporate governance. He currently holds positions as Executive Chairman of William Buck (NSW) Pty Ltd, President of the Hellenic Club Limited, Director of the Management Board and Member of the Governing Council of Praxity (AISBL). He is also a Director and Chairman of the Audit and Finance Committee for South Sydney District Rugby League Football Club Limited (‘The Rabbitohs’).

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