Company

Executive Committee

Shemara Wikramanayake

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Macquarie Group Limited
Executive Voting Director since August 2018 (of Macquarie Bank since August 2018)
Member of Executive Committee since 1 August 2008

Shemara has been Managing Director and CEO of Macquarie Group Limited since late 2018.

Shemara joined Macquarie in 1987 in Macquarie Capital in Sydney. In her time at Macquarie, she has worked in six countries and across several business lines, establishing and leading Macquarie’s corporate advisory offices in New Zealand, Hong Kong and Malaysia, and the infrastructure funds management business in the US and Canada.

Over her decade as Head of Macquarie Asset Management before her appointment as CEO, the business grew to become a world-leading manager of infrastructure and real assets and a leading global public securities manager.

Shemara is the Australian Government's Business Champion for the Philippines and a member of the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s International Advisory Panel, the World Bank Private Sector Investment Lab, and the Global Investors for Sustainable Development Alliance.


Greg Ward

Deputy Managing Director
Head of Banking and Financial Services
Member of Executive Committee since 3 March 2005

Greg has been Deputy Managing Director of Macquarie Group Limited since 2011 and Head of Banking and Financial Services since 2013.

He leads a team providing digital-first personal banking, business banking and wealth management products and services in Australia.

After joining Macquarie in 1996, the year the organisation became publicly listed, he became Chief Financial Officer for 14 years before being appointed Deputy Managing Director of Macquarie Group. He was also Chief Executive Officer of the Group’s banking subsidiary, Macquarie Bank, from 2011 to 2013.

He has over 30 years’ experience in finance and financial services, and during his tenure has driven the growth of Macquarie’s retail financial services business.


Frank Kwok

Chief Financial Officer, Group Treasurer, and Head of Financial Management, People and Engagement
Member of Executive Committee since 1 January 2026

Frank has been Chief Financial Officer and Head of Financial Management, People and Engagement since 2026 and Group Treasurer since 2024.

He leads a global team responsible for managing Macquarie’s financial, tax and treasury activities and strategic priorities, fostering our culture through people and community engagement strategies, and engaging with stakeholders to protect and promote our reputation globally.

Since joining Macquarie in 1997, Frank has held senior positions across the Group, including Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Head of Real Assets Asia-Pacific within Macquarie Asset Management (MAM), Chief Operating Officer of MAM’s Private Markets business, and Chief Financial Officer of Macquarie Airports.


Ben Way

Head of Macquarie Asset Management
Member of Executive Committee since 1 April 2021

Ben has been Head of Macquarie Asset Management since 2021.

He leads a global asset management team providing clients with investment solutions and trusted by institutions, individuals and communities to responsibly manage their assets.

Since joining Macquarie in 2006, Ben has held several senior leadership positions, including CEO of Asia. He has also led the establishment of a number of funds and has been a member of investment committees as well as a director of portfolio company boards.

Ben is a fellow of the 2017 class of the Finance Leaders Fellowship and a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network.


Stuart Green

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Macquarie Bank Limited
Member of Executive Committee since 1 July 2021

Stuart has been Managing Director and CEO of Macquarie Bank Limited since 2021.

He leads a team responsible for protecting and promoting the interests of Macquarie Bank Limited, supporting its growth, and ensuring appropriate focus is placed on the Bank within the broader group.

Since joining Macquarie in 2001 in the Specialised and Asset Finance group, Stuart has held senior roles including Global Head of Investor Relations for Macquarie’s portfolio of listed funds, Head of Corporate Communications and Investor Relations, and Group Treasurer.

Prior to joining Macquarie, Stuart worked in the UK as a Chartered Accountant in public practice for BDO Binder, and held a number of corporate roles as head of finance and corporate strategy.


Evie Bruce

Group General Counsel and Head of Legal and Governance Group
Member of Executive Committee since 2 March 2022
Chair of the Macquarie Group Foundation

Evie has been Group General Counsel and Head of the Legal and Governance Group since joining Macquarie in 2022.

She leads a global group of lawyers and governance professionals that protect and represent the interests of Macquarie.

With around 30 years’ practice and management experience across ANZ, Asia and the US, Evie joined Macquarie from Mallesons where she led the law firm’s extensive global engagement with Macquarie’s businesses for a number of years.

Evie is a member of Corporations Committee of the Law Council of Australia, Law Society of New South Wales, and the State Bar of New York.

In 2025, she became Chair of the Macquarie Group Foundation.


Michael Silverton

Head of Macquarie Capital
Member of Executive Committee since 1 June 2019

Michael has been Head of Macquarie Capital since 2019.

He leads a global team that provides advisory, capital raising, investing, development and equities capabilities to clients, with a focus on infrastructure and real assets; technology, software and services; and resources, energy and materials.

Since joining Macquarie in 1997, Michael has built and led businesses across the globe, with roles in Sydney, London and Chicago before moving to New York in 2010. Prior to Macquarie Capital, he held positions in Macquarie’s Central Executive Strategy unit and Risk Management Division.

Michael is a member of the Board of Partnership for New York City and the American Australian Association.


Simon Wright

Head of Commodities and Global Markets
Member of Executive Committee since 1 April 2024

Simon has been Head of Commodities and Global Markets since 2024.

He is responsible for a global business offering capital and financing, risk management, market access, and physical execution and logistics solutions across Commodities, Financial Markets and Asset Finance.

Since joining Macquarie in 1989, Simon has held a number of senior roles within Commodities and Global Markets, including leading the build and oversight of Macquarie’s global Financial Markets platform. Prior to his current role, he was the Head of the Fixed Income and Currencies division.


Nicole Sorbara

Chief Operating Officer and Head of Corporate Operations Group
Member of Executive Committee since 1 January 2013

Nicole has been Head of Corporate Operations Group and Chief Operating Officer since 2013.

She leads a team across 24 countries which brings together specialist capabilities in technology, data, AI, market operations, corporate real estate, business resilience, procurement and global security to support Macquarie's growth.

Since joining Macquarie in 1996, Nicole has worked across various roles in finance, Macquarie Capital, and was previously the Head of Human Resources.

Nicole is a Chartered Accountant with more than 30 years’ experience in accounting and financial services. Outside Macquarie, she is Chair of the Board of PCYC NSW.


Andrew Cassidy

Chief Risk Officer and Head of Risk Management Group
Member of Executive Committee since 1 January 2022

Andrew has been Chief Risk Officer and Head of Risk Management Group since 2022.

He leads the central function responsible for independent and objective review and challenge, oversight, monitoring and reporting in relation to Macquarie’s material risks.

Since joining Macquarie in 2004, Andrew spent over 15 years working in Macquarie Capital, across various roles including leadership of Macquarie’s principal investment activity in Asia Pacific.

He joined the Risk Management Group in 2019 and has overseen the continued strengthening of Macquarie’s risk framework.