Leadership & governance
Corporate governance
Hume Bank Ltd is an Authorised Deposit-Taking Institution (ADI) supervised by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) under the Banking Act 1959. Hume Bank is also supervised by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), Australian Transaction Reports Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) and other government agencies.
Our corporate governance framework has been developed to support customer focused operations, while also providing clear guidance on how authority is exercised across the organisation. The Board, with the assistance of the Audit and Remuneration and Succession Committees, determines the most appropriate corporate governance practices. Furthermore, Board delegations and board/committee charters are regularly reviewed.
Want more info on how we’re governed?
We’ve got you covered with quick and easy links to both the Hume Bank Constitution and our dedicated Whistleblower Policy.
Company directors
Kerry Grigg
Chair, Non-executive director
BCom, MCom (Marketing) (Hons), PhD, GAICD
Kerry was appointed to the Board in July 2017, and has been Chair since November 2023. She is currently a member of the Remuneration and Succession Committee and Risk Committee and Chair of the Inorganic Growth Committee. Kerry has deep expertise in human resource management and organisational development, with broad business expertise gained through the variety of roles and geographies she has worked across. She has studied, worked and raised a family in Albury for over forty years and has strong connections to the Hume Bank region.
Kent Griffin
Managing Director & CEO
BEc (Actuarial Studies), FIAA, GAICD
Kent joined the Board in November 2018 and is currently Managing Director and CEO. He was formerly the Chair of the Risk Committee, a member of the Audit Committee and the Inorganic Growth Committee. He is also the former Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director at Acenda and current member of the Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation. Kent brings both corporate leadership and consulting experience from his time working in the financial services sector across Australia, Europe and Asia.
Dagmar Neumann
Non-executive director
Equiv BSc, GAICD
Dagmar was appointed to the Board in 2022 and is a member of the Risk, Audit, and Remuneration and Succession Committees. She is a leader in international business technology with C-suite experience across digital transformation and operational excellence. Dagmar is also on the board for Australian Bridge Federation and Chair of the Bridge NSW People and Governance Commitee.
Tina Wyer
Non-executive director
BComm Acct & IS, Chartered Accountant, GAICD
Tina was appointed to the board in 2022. She is currently Chair of the Audit Committee and is also a member of the Risk Committee and the Inorganic Growth Committee. She has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, working across the US, Singapore and Australia to drive major change and transformation agendas across both business and technology, and now serves on a number of boards. Tina is also the founder of Unbeatable You, which supports next-gen leaders and the sustainability of our beautiful planet.
Graeme Simpfendorfer
Non-executive director
B Policing, AdvDip Public Safety, PGCert Fire Investigations, Dip Bus, Dip Police Supervision, Member AICD
Graeme has extensive leadership and governance experience across law enforcement, local government, and the private sector. A former Detective Sergeant with Victoria Police, Graeme is a Wodonga resident and has served as Deputy Mayor of Wodonga, where he championed community resilience, transparency, and strategic growth. He is the Director of Peregrine Consultancy & Peregrine AI, specialising in risk management, governance, and researching AI to improve investigative services. Passionate about community well-being, Graeme also contributes as a board member of the Centre Against Violence and is active in local initiatives supporting safety, mental health, and sustainable development.
Allison Batten
Non-executive director
GAICD, Exec. Cert. Strategic Planning & Management (Retail)
Allison was appointed to the Hume Bank Board in 2026 having held the role of Chair of Geelong Bank where she led the bank through the successful merger with Hume Bank. She is an experienced director with a distinguished 30-year career spanning retail operations and strategic consulting. Her background includes senior executive roles at Target Australia Pty Ltd and The Reject Shop Ltd, as well as providing high-level advisory services to major retailers on strategic transformation and growth initiatives. She is also a Non-Executive Director of Dusk Group (ASX:DSK) and is Chair of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) Regional Advisory Group for Barwon South West. Allison is a proud lifelong resident of Geelong.
Graham Fryer
Non-executive director
B Econ, M Mgmt, M Ed, CA, GAICD
Graham joined the Geelong Bank Board in 2023 and served as the Chair of the Treasury Committee a member of the Governance Committee. He was appointed Managing Director and CEO of Geelong Bank in July 2025 in order to steer Geelong Bank through the merger process. Graham is an experienced senior finance and operations executive specialising in business improvement, risk management and financial structuring, across many industries including Banking and Finance, Higher Education, and Government. He has held CFO and COO roles in major corporations as well as Board and Committee appointments. In addition to his Geelong connections, Graham grew up in Albury Wodonga, attending Albury North High School (James Fallon High).
Leadership team
Tom Krause
Chief Financial Officer
MBA, GCertBA, BBus (Acct/Mgmt), GDipAcc, CA
Tom returned to Hume Bank in 2025, bringing over 15 years’ experience across the financial services and not-for-profit sectors. He previously spent more than a decade at Hume Bank and now leads the Finance, Treasury and Operations functions, supporting sustainable growth and long-term strategy.
Alison Wild
Chief Customer Officer
B Bus, Grad Dip Banking & Finance
Alison joined Hume Bank in 2021, bringing with her over 25 years of experience in marketing, brand, strategy and customer experience for large, complex organisations. Driven by a passion for all things customer, Alison is responsible for our customer experience, marketing and community impact teams.
Natalie Jackson-Smith
Chief Risk Officer
Graduate Diploma – Law
Natalie joined Hume Bank in 2023, bringing over 25 years of global experience in Financial Services. A senior executive, Natalie’s expertise spans across Governance, Enterprise Risk, Compliance, Audit, Business Continuity and Third-Party Management. She is responsible for the bank’s Risk Management, Financial Crimes and Collections programs.
A passionate leader, she is dedicated to identifying and developing great talent.
Warren Nugara
Chief Technology Officer
B Business (Accounting, Electronic Business)
Warren joined Hume Bank in 2021 to lead the Information Technology function. A seasoned technology executive, he has over 20 years of global experience in banking and finance. Warren takes pride in his history of building positive relationships and driving rapid, sustainable results through his ability to build, motivate and lead teams.
Sarah Little
Chief People Officer (Acting)
MBA, BBus (Bus Mgmt)
Sarah Little is Acting Chief People and Culture Officer at Hume Bank, bringing more than 20 years’ experience in human resources, leadership development and organisational change. She leads the Bank’s people and culture strategy, focused on building an inclusive, high-performing workplace where employees feel valued, supported and empowered to succeed.
Sarah has held senior HR and learning leadership roles across global organisations, including Mars Incorporated and Harvard Business Publishing Corporate Learning, with experience spanning Australia and international markets. Known for her strategic insight and people-first approach, Sarah is passionate about creating environments where diverse perspectives are embraced and strong cultures drive performance, innovation and sustainable success.
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