Executive Director, Cross-Industry Insights Division,
Australian Prudential Regulation Authority

Chris Gower is the Executive Director for the Cross-industry Risk Division of APRA.  The division is responsible for risk identification and response both as part of entity supervision and on a cross-industry and system-wide basis.

Chris joined APRA in 2013 and has held various senior roles across APRA’s different functions. He has a deep understanding of prudential regulation, end-to-end supervision, enforcement and resolution activities.

Prior to joining APRA, Chris worked at the Bank of England for a number of years following the global financial crisis, and prior to that as a lawyer in London.