Kannan Nair

Kannan Nair is an experienced leader currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Ability Works Australia Ltd since October 2020, where responsibilities include guiding a multidisciplinary team to meet organizational strategic priorities. Concurrently, Kannan holds leadership roles at Ormond-McKinnon Bendigo Community Bank® as Chair and Director since May 2017, overseeing significant financial operations including a $250 million asset merger. Previous experience includes pivotal roles at Next Payments, Tabcorp, and Tatts Group, where Kannan provided strategic and commercial leadership, effectively optimizing financial performances and governance across various business segments. Kannan's educational background includes an MBA from AGSM @ UNSW Business School and a Master's in Commercial Law from the University of Melbourne, complemented by professional qualifications as a CPA.