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Bob McKinnon Named Sprooki Chairman

  • Published September 06, 2016 3:57PM UTC
  • Publisher Wholesale Investor
  • Categories Company Updates

6th September 2016, The Australian By David Swan

Former Westpac and Commonwealth Bank chief information officer Bob McKinnon has become chairman of ­shopper engagement start-up Sprooki as it readies itself for an ASX listing.

Mr McKinnon, who has had more than 40 years of experience in business and technology including stints as chief financial officer of MLC and Lend Lease, said Sprooki’s innovative platform instantly piqued his interest.

“I’m excited to join the board at a time when the company is well positioned for aggressive future growth,” Mr McKinnon said.

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