FILE NO 1-9945
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON DC 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER
Pursuant
to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of June 2004
National
Australia Bank Limited
ACN 004 044
937
(Registrant’s Name)
Level 24
500 Bourke Street
MELBOURNE VICTORIA 3000
AUSTRALIA
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
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Group Corporate Affairs |
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ASX Announcement |
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500 Bourke
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Melbourne, Thursday 24 June 2004
Dr Brian Clark to stand down as a National Director
The Board of National Australia Bank today announced that Dr Brian Clark will stand down as a non-executive Director in August because of extended commitments with Vodafone in Asia.
Dr Clark was Chief Executive of Vodafone Pacific and located in Sydney when he joined the National Australia Bank Board in October 2001. During 2003, Brian was appointed Chief Executive of Vodafone Asia Pacific and relocated from Sydney to Tokyo. Last night, Vodafone announced that he would become President and Chief Executive of Vodafone Holdings K.K. and Vodafone K.K. in Tokyo.
The National’s Chairman, Mr Graham Kraehe, paid tribute to Dr Clark’s valuable contribution to the Board over the last two and a half years.
“I and my fellow Directors are sad to see Dr Clark leave the Board but we realise that his new appointment with Vodafone will extend the time he must spend in Tokyo and make it difficult for him to make the necessary time commitment to the National,” Mr Kraehe said. “Brian will attend the August meeting of the Board and formally resign at that time. His replacement will be considered as part of the Board renewal program currently underway.”
Dr Clark thanked his fellow Directors for their support and wished them well in rebuilding the reputation of the National.
“I have been delighted to be a member of the National Board over the last two and a half years and I am disappointed that I will not have the necessary time available to devote to the National as a result of my extended commitments with Vodafone,” he said. “I remain committed to the National, its shareholders, its customers and its people. In spite of recent events, this is a great company. I am sure John Stewart and his team will restore the reputation of the National.
“Following discussions with Graham Kraehe, we agreed that the best course of action was for me to resign and focus on my Vodafone commitments and allow the National to appoint another Director to replace me. In particular, I would like to express my strong support for Graham Kraehe and my fellow Directors.”
For further information:
Brandon Phillips
Group Manager
Group Corporate Relations
03 8641 3857 work
0419 369 058 mobile
Or visit www.nabgroup.com
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SIGNATURE PAGE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorised.
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Susan E Crook |
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24 June 2004 |
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Company Secretary |
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