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CommBank Appoints First Chief AI Scientist — Professor Mary-Anne Williams After Global Search
Commonwealth Bank of Australia appointed Professor Mary-Anne Williams as its first-ever Chief AI Scientist following an extensive global search. The creation of a dedicated C-suite AI science role (distinct from CTO or CDO) at one of Australia's largest banks signals that financial institutions are moving beyond 'AI strategy' decks to building in-house research capability. This follows the pattern set by JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs in 2025 but extends it to the Asia-Pacific banking market.
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