Tredenick was appointed NAB CIO in October 2004, leading some 2000 IT employees at the bank.

Since her appointment Tredenick has overseen the integration of the various technology operations into the regional delivery model, and has crafted a new leadership team and is driving a business partnership approach for NAB's technology division.

She came to MLC (now NAB's wealth management division) in 1998 with some 15 years experience in the industry, including executive IT positions at Suncorp and the Lend Lease group.

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