Future Proofing: An Interview with NAB's Glen Brennan

Reflections on ten years of Indigenous participation in the Australian banking and finance industry. Glen talks about the achievement of increased Indigenous employment in the banking industry and the new frontier of future proofing Aboriginal trusts and benefits through empowered and knowledgeable Indigenous representatives, trustees and business owners. 

 

Glen Brennan is a pioneer and Indigenous trail blazer within the banking and finance industry. He  is currently Head of Indigenous Finance and Development, National Australia Bank and a Board Member of Indigenous Business Australia. His past positions include Senior Manager, Community Finance and Development, National Australia Bank January 2006 – January 2011  and  National Manager, Indigenous Sport Program at the Australian Sports Commission January 2000 – January 2005

 

Hear the podcast at this link by double clicking here: Future Proofing  or copy the following link into your web browser: https://soundcloud.com/kangaroova/future-proofing-an-interview-with-nabs-glen-brennan

 

 

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