National Australia Bank has hired Susan Ferrier as chief people officer as the lender continues its leadership overhaul.

Ms Ferrer will join on October 1 and replaces Lorraine Murphy, who announced her departure in March.

Ms Ferrer joins from KPMG after working with boards and executives at financial service providers including HSBC, Deutsche Bank, ING Barings and Barclays.

"She is a deeply experienc...