Michael Smith: ANZ's rough diamond bows out

Michael Smith bows out as CEO of ANZ on December 31 after eight years. Total assets and profits have more than doubled but his Asia-focused strategy hasn't always won applause.
Michael Smith
Michael Smith

Sometimes bombastic and always candid, Michael Smith will be remembered as the man who went out on a limb to augment ANZ’s Asian banking strategy. 

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