George Frazis

George Frazis leads George Capital Finance Solutions (George CFS) as Founder and CEO, working with a team of Australia's leading finance experts to provide customized debt capital solutions for family businesses and individuals. He is a respected leader recognized for his strategic capabilities and vision in the finance industry. George was previously Managing Director and CEO of the Bank of Queensland (BOQ), where he led the acquisition of ME Bank through a $1.35 billion equity raising, one of the largest deals in Australian banking since 2008. During his tenure, he expanded retail and business banking, led digital and IT transformations, and grew the lending book from $50 billion to $80 billion. Before BOQ, George was Chief Executive of Westpac Group's Consumer Bank, overseeing the Westpac, St.George, and Bank of Melbourne brands, managing a $550 billion lending book, and leading more than 10,000 staff. He also served as CEO of St.George Banking Group and Chief Executive of Westpac New Zealand, and held roles at National Australia Bank, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia's Institutional Banking Division, and the Boston Consulting Group. His board positions include Chair of the Prime Minister's Industry Advisory Committee on Veterans' Employment and board member of The Hellenic Initiative, and he co-founded Head Start Homes, a charity helping single Indigenous mothers purchase homes. George holds a B.Eng (Hons) from Curtin University and an MBA from Wharton.