Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, June 2025 – The Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM) has announced the appointment of Katina K. as the new Deputy Chief Executive Officer. In this strategic leadership role, Katina will help shape the AOFM’s direction at a time when resilience and responsiveness to global financial dynamics are critical.
Katina joins AOFM from Lendlease, where she spent nearly 12 years in senior leadership roles, guiding teams across Australia, the UK, the US, and Asia. Her most recent responsibilities included serving as Treasurer, Corporate & International and Treasurer, Corporate and Asia, and she was earlier the General Manager, Group Treasury and Senior Treasury Manager at Lendlease. Katina’s tenure was marked by her ability to navigate financial markets and lead treasury operations for a global enterprise.
Prior to Lendlease, Katina spent a decade at Macquarie Group as Associate Director in Group Treasury, where she developed deep expertise in financial markets, treasury operations, and sustainable finance. Her background in both the corporate and financial sectors provides her with a global perspective and a strong foundation for her new responsibilities at AOFM.
Announcing the appointment, the AOFM stated:
“Katina joins the AOFM from Lendlease, where she spent nearly 12 years leading teams across Australia, the UK, the US, and Asia. She brings extensive senior leadership experience from both corporate and financial sectors, including a decade at Macquarie Group as Associate Director in Group Treasury. Her background spans financial markets, treasury operations, and sustainable finance. Katina’s depth of experience and global perspective will be invaluable as she helps shape the AOFM’s strategic direction in her role as Deputy CEO.”
Katina expressed her excitement about joining the AOFM at such a pivotal time, saying: “It’s an honour to join the AOFM at such a pivotal time, considering the critical role it plays in ensuring we remain resilient and responsive to changing global dynamics. The AOFM is widely recognised for its excellence in sovereign debt management and the depth of expertise in the organisation is genuinely motivating.”
Looking ahead, Katina emphasized her commitment to culture and innovation:
“My aim is to ensure that we remain adaptive, relevant, and future-ready. In my role, I hope to lead with purpose alongside a talented and dedicated team supporting their aspirations.”
Throughout her career, Katina has been recognized for her collaborative leadership, expertise in treasury operations, and ability to drive innovation. Her appointment signals AOFM’s ongoing commitment to excellence in sovereign debt management and strategic leadership.
About Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM):
The Australian Office of Financial Management is Australia’s sovereign debt manager. Its core mission is to finance the operations of the Australian Government by issuing debt securities and managing government cash. The AOFM is also responsible for implementing government initiatives related to the Australian securitisation market. With a legacy of operational excellence and a focus on innovation, AOFM plays a critical role in ensuring the financial stability and resilience of Australia’s government finances.
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