Why did Ord Minnett appoint Antony Shaw as its new chief executive?

Ord Minnett appointed Antony Shaw as chief executive to drive growth across its wealth management networks and capitalize on increasing demand in the Australian advice industry.

When will Antony Shaw officially take over as CEO of Ord Minnett?

Antony Shaw joins Ord Minnett as an executive director this month before officially assuming the chief executive officer role in February 2027. Incumbent chief executive Karl Morris will transition back to his previous role as executive chairman at that time.

What executive leadership changes are occurring at Ord Minnett alongside the CEO appointment?

Current chief executive Karl Morris will return to his former role as executive chairman of Ord Minnett in February 2027. Additionally, current board chair Warwick Smith will conclude his tenure and retire from the firm after serving on the board since 2020.

What relevant background experience does Antony Shaw bring to Ord Minnett?

Antony Shaw joins Ord Minnett after spending more than 23 years at HSBC, where he served as chief executive of HSBC Australia. His career spans decades of senior banking and finance experience across Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and the Middle East.

What is the historical background and current reach of Ord Minnett in Australia?

Ord Minnett traces its history as a founding Australian stockbroker back to 1872. The firm operates private wealth advice and investment management networks across major Australian capital cities and regional hubs.

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Ord Minnett names Antony Shaw as new CEO

Written by Brie CarterPublished Oct 1, 2026, 10:42 PM

Wealth management firm Ord Minnett appointed former HSBC Australia boss Antony Shaw as its CEO.
The private unlisted firm announced the transition after a two-year search for a new leader.
The executive shift aims to drive business growth across Australia’s expanding financial advice sector.

Wealth management firm Ord Minnett appointed former HSBC Australia boss Antony Shaw as its new CEO to lead its national operations.

The move concludes a two-year executive search, with Shaw joining this month before officially taking over from Karl Morris in February 2027.

"Antony brings global leadership experience to Ord Minnett, which will help drive growth across the whole business," said Ord Minnett Executive Chairman Karl Morris.

Shaw spent more than 23 years at HSBC across Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and the Middle East prior to his appointment.

The transition sees Morris return to executive chairman while board chair Warwick Smith retires after serving since 2020.

Ord Minnett traces its Australian financial services history back to 1872 as a founding stockbroker.

The firm operates advice and investment management networks across major capital cities and regional hubs.

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