Board of Directors

Nikolas Hatzistergos Non-Executive Chairman

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’).

Nikolas Hatzistergos

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’).

Ben Edney Chairman of the Board Risk Management Committee

Mr. Edney is Chairman of the Board Risk Management Committee and Credit Review Committee. He is an accomplished finance industry expert with 30 years domestic and international experience with National Australia Bank and KPMG in advisory, risk and restructuring. In addition to his directorship with Bank of Sydney, Mr. Edney is also chairman of Williams Holdings Limited in New Zealand, a director of Nimble Money Limited and Managing Director of Lempriere Capital and agPAY Pty Ltd.

Ben Edney

Mr. Edney is Chairman of the Board Risk Management Committee and Credit Review Committee. He is an accomplished finance industry expert with 30 years domestic and international experience with National Australia Bank and KPMG in advisory, risk and restructuring. In addition to his directorship with Bank of Sydney, Mr. Edney is also chairman of Williams Holdings Limited in New Zealand, a director of Nimble Money Limited and Managing Director of Lempriere Capital and agPAY Pty Ltd.

Gregory Gav Independent Non-Executive Director

Mr. Gav is Director of Mars Property Group.

Gregory Gav

Mr. Gav is Director of Mars Property Group.

The Hon Kristina Keneally AO Independent Non-Executive Director

The Hon Kristina Keneally AO is a seasoned leader with nearly 30 years of experience across public and not-for-profit sectors. A former Premier of New South Wales and Senator in the Federal Parliament, she has dedicated her career to creating positive change for individuals and communities, holding front bench portfolios in government in Planning, Disability Services, Ageing and Infrastructure, and in opposition in Home Affairs and Immigration. She currently serves as CEO of the Sydney Children's Hospitals Foundation, leading its mission to help all sick kids, no matter where, no matter what.

A passionate advocate for Indigenous rights, The Hon Kristina Keneally AO was appointed to the Referendum Council by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.

She previously held roles as CEO of Basketball Australia and Director of Gender Inclusion at Macquarie Graduate School of Management. She has also served on numerous charitable boards, including as Chair of Souths Cares and director roles with the McKell Institute and the United States Studies Centre.

The Hon Kristina Keneally AO

The Hon Kristina Keneally AO is a seasoned leader with nearly 30 years of experience across public and not-for-profit sectors. A former Premier of New South Wales and Senator in the Federal Parliament, she has dedicated her career to creating positive change for individuals and communities, holding front bench portfolios in government in Planning, Disability Services, Ageing and Infrastructure, and in opposition in Home Affairs and Immigration. She currently serves as CEO of the Sydney Children's Hospitals Foundation, leading its mission to help all sick kids, no matter where, no matter what.

A passionate advocate for Indigenous rights, The Hon Kristina Keneally AO was appointed to the Referendum Council by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.

She previously held roles as CEO of Basketball Australia and Director of Gender Inclusion at Macquarie Graduate School of Management. She has also served on numerous charitable boards, including as Chair of Souths Cares and director roles with the McKell Institute and the United States Studies Centre.

Diane Khoury GAICD Independent Non-Executive Director

Ms. Khoury is a senior lawyer and Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD). She currently serves as Group General Counsel for a family office and is part of their group executive team. Ms. Khoury has over 25 years of experience as a generalist in corporate real estate transactions, development, and dispute resolution and governance. Ms. Khoury brings deep expertise in complex deal structuring, stakeholder management, and strategic partnerships. Her work spans major developments, PPPs, funds management, finance and investments, with a strong track record in commercial, industrial, retail, healthcare and hotel sectors. She is also highly experienced in HR matters, risk and operational strategy.

Ms. Khoury has held not for profit board roles with WLCU and the Maronite Catholic Church, and also contributed to a number of Committees on the Property Council of Australia between 2017 and 2023, including the NSW Precincts Committee.

Diane Khoury GAICD

Ms. Khoury is a senior lawyer and Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD). She currently serves as Group General Counsel for a family office and is part of their group executive team. Ms. Khoury has over 25 years of experience as a generalist in corporate real estate transactions, development, and dispute resolution and governance. Ms. Khoury brings deep expertise in complex deal structuring, stakeholder management, and strategic partnerships. Her work spans major developments, PPPs, funds management, finance and investments, with a strong track record in commercial, industrial, retail, healthcare and hotel sectors. She is also highly experienced in HR matters, risk and operational strategy.

Ms. Khoury has held not for profit board roles with WLCU and the Maronite Catholic Church, and also contributed to a number of Committees on the Property Council of Australia between 2017 and 2023, including the NSW Precincts Committee.

Dunstan de Souza Independent Non-Executive Director

Mr. de Souza is a Consultant at the law firm Colin Biggers & Paisley, he was Managing Partner for a decade and joined the firm in 1985.

He has almost a decade of experience in executive management and currently holds positions, including Governor the College of Law Australia, Chair of the NSW Chapter Board of the College of Law, Director of the Civic Disability Services Limited Board, several roles for the Order of Malta in Australia and Public Officer for Cronulla Sutherland Water Polo Club.

Mr. de Souza holds a Bachelor of Economics and a Bachelor of Laws. He was admitted as a solicitor in 1985 and is a member of the Law Society New South Wales.

Dunstan de Souza

Mr. de Souza is a Consultant at the law firm Colin Biggers & Paisley, he was Managing Partner for a decade and joined the firm in 1985.

He has almost a decade of experience in executive management and currently holds positions, including Governor the College of Law Australia, Chair of the NSW Chapter Board of the College of Law, Director of the Civic Disability Services Limited Board, several roles for the Order of Malta in Australia and Public Officer for Cronulla Sutherland Water Polo Club.

Mr. de Souza holds a Bachelor of Economics and a Bachelor of Laws. He was admitted as a solicitor in 1985 and is a member of the Law Society New South Wales.

Sarkis Nassif Non-Executive Director

Mr. Nassif is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Holdmark Property Group with a 35 year commitment to the investment, development and construction industries. In 2017, Mr. Nassif was awarded the Property Person of the Year by Urban Taskforce and in 2019, awarded the EBA accolade for best medium to large business. Mr. Nassif also supports significant philanthropic work, benefitting medical, educational, cultural and community organisations within Australia and internationally.

Sarkis Nassif

Mr. Nassif is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Holdmark Property Group with a 35 year commitment to the investment, development and construction industries. In 2017, Mr. Nassif was awarded the Property Person of the Year by Urban Taskforce and in 2019, awarded the EBA accolade for best medium to large business. Mr. Nassif also supports significant philanthropic work, benefitting medical, educational, cultural and community organisations within Australia and internationally.

Fouad Chaker Non-Executive Director

Mr. Chaker is also the Senior Executive Officer at Bank of Beirut, with more than 45 years of banking experience.

Fouad Chaker

Mr. Chaker is also the Senior Executive Officer at Bank of Beirut, with more than 45 years of banking experience.

Roger Dagher Non-Executive Director

Mr. Dagher is also the Group Chief Financial Officer at Bank of Beirut, with more than 30 years of banking experience.

Roger Dagher

Mr. Dagher is also the Group Chief Financial Officer at Bank of Beirut, with more than 30 years of banking experience.

Brian Taylor General Counsel and Company Secretary

Mr. Taylor is the Company Secretary of Bank of Sydney. Furthermore, he is a member of the Executive Team and leads the legal department and customer advocacy function in his role as General Counsel.

Mr. Taylor has over 30 years' experience in commercial law and holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting)/Bachelor of Laws and Master of Laws from the Queensland University of Technology and Master of Laws from Queen Mary & Westfield College, University of London.

Brian Taylor

Mr. Taylor is the Company Secretary of Bank of Sydney. Furthermore, he is a member of the Executive Team and leads the legal department and customer advocacy function in his role as General Counsel.

Mr. Taylor has over 30 years' experience in commercial law and holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting)/Bachelor of Laws and Master of Laws from the Queensland University of Technology and Master of Laws from Queen Mary & Westfield College, University of London.