Teachers Mutual Bank Limited appoints Prof. the Hon. Verity Firth AM as Deputy Chair

Teachers Mutual Bank Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor the Honourable Verity Firth AM to the role of Deputy Chair. Verity is a highly experienced executive and director with a career across the education, government, and not-for-profit sectors. She has been a director of Teachers Mutual Bank Limited since 2019. 

A qualified lawyer, and a past Member for Balmain in the NSW Parliament, Verity served as Minister for Education and Training in NSW.  She also previously held the role of CEO for the Public Education Foundation. Today, she is Vice President, Societal Impact, Equity and Engagement at the University of NSW.

On her appointment, Chair Andrew Kearnan said, “Verity’s broad experience coupled with her passion for the education sector—and for our member-owned bank—strengthen and complement the skills of our Board. 

“As we look to the future for our members, Verity will continue to make a valuable contribution to the governance and strategy of the bank.”

On her appointment, Verity acknowledged the responsibility she’d accepted on behalf of the bank’s members.

“Teachers Mutual Bank Limited is proudly member-owned, and strongly advocates for the professions it serves. It’s been an honour to serve as a Director for the past six years, and it’s a privilege to be named Deputy Chair.

“It’s such an exciting time for the bank. I look forward to continuing to support the financial wellbeing of members working in industries and professions that strengthen our communities and our nation. 

“I look forward to continuing to work with the Board and Executive team to ensure Teachers Mutual Bank Limited continues to deliver its purpose of banking for good, for those who do good.”

Verity was awarded the Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the 2023 Australia Day Honours List in recognition of her service to the Parliament of New South Wales and to social inclusion.