Strengthening Our Leadership Team for Sustainable Growth
Morris is pleased to announce the appointment of Denis Novak as Head of Treasury, marking another significant step in strengthening the company’s leadership team and funding platform as it continues to evolve and grow.
Denis joins Morris with more than 25 years of experience across funding, securitisation, risk management, and portfolio strategy. His distinguished career includes senior leadership roles with National Australia Bank (NAB), where he led initiatives in capital management and portfolio strategy, including key contributions during the Global Financial Crisis; Judo Bank, where he drove securitisation programs and treasury transformation during the bank’s growth phase; and most recently, hummgroup (ASX: HUM), where he served as Head of Funding, overseeing capital markets funding and liquidity management for the publicly listed finance group.
Throughout his career, Denis has successfully built and transformed funding platforms, delivered multi-billion-dollar capital market transactions, and advised boards and executives on strengthening balance sheets and governance frameworks. His experience spans Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and the USA, reflecting a deep understanding of global financial markets and funding operations.
At Morris, Denis will lead the evolution of the company’s funding and treasury strategy, enhance capital markets engagement, and support the delivery of scalable and sustainable growth. His appointment reinforces Morris' commitment to maintaining a resilient funding base and further diversifying its capital sources to support long-term growth.
“Denis’ track record in capital markets and treasury transformation makes him an exceptional addition to our leadership team. We look forward to working with him as we continue to expand and further strengthen our funding platforms,” said Nathan Murray, Managing Director and CEO of Morris.
The appointment of a Head of Treasury underscores the organisation’s continued focus on strategic funding, sound governance, and disciplined financial management. As Morris continues to expand, Denis’ leadership will play a central role in ensuring the business remains agile, well-capitalised, and positioned for continued success.