Mr Wilson has more than 30 years' experience working across the information technology, recruitment and banking industries. Owen was previously CEO of REA Group from 2019 until his retirement from this position on 31 October 2025. He oversaw growth during his time leading REA, building a culture that is renowned in Australia. Prior to being the CEO of REA Group, he was the Chief Financial Officer for four years and looked after all aspects of REA Group's finance portfolio including strategy, M&A and operations, as well as REA Group's Financial Services businesses. Previously, Owen was Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary of Chandler MacLeod Group. He has previously held positions with ANZ and KPMG across Australia, Asia and the UK. During his 15 years at ANZ, his roles included Chief Operating Officer of ANZ's Institutional and Investment Bank and Managing Director Retail Banking and International Partnerships Asia. Owen has board experience and is currently Chairman of Trade Me New Zealand, a director of Property Finder in Dubai and the Hawthorn Football Club, and is a former director of REA Group. He is member of the Risk Committee.
