Term of Office

Mr Darvall was appointed as a Director effective 19 March 2025. His current term will expire on 18 March 2028.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Mr Darvall holds various non-executive directorships across a range of companies, government and not-for-profit organisations. His extensive executive career in financial markets and banking spanned 30 years from 1981 to 2011. Mr Darvall served as CEO of Deutsche Bank in Australia and New Zealand from July 2002 to March 2011. During his tenure, Deutsche Bank’s business expanded and consolidated as one of the leading investment banks in Australia and New Zealand. He was Chairman of TransGrid from 2012 until its successful sale by the NSW State Government in late 2015.

Mr Darvall represented Australia in the 1978 Commonwealth Games, winning a bronze medal in the 4 x 400m relay. In 2007, he received the Kerry Packer Award from the Australian Cricketer’s Association for his service to the ACA Player Hardship Fund. In 2014, he was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for his contributions to the finance and banking sector, as well as his work with not-for-profit organisations and the performing arts.

Mr Darvall is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, is a Senior Fellow of FINSIA and holds a Bachelor of Arts from Macquarie University.

Current Company Directorships

Mr Darvall is the Chairman of Commonwealth Securities Limited, Director of Port of Portland Pty Ltd and Chairman of Source of True Pty Ltd.

Board Committee Memberships

Mr Darvall is a member of nbn’s Nominations Committee, and Audit and Risk Committee.