Westpac said Mr Israel has been instrumental in guiding SingTel’s transformation strategy to become a telecommunications technology provider in Asia-Pacific.
Mr Israel also served as the president of Tesmasek Holdings between 2010 and 2011 and as a board member from 2005 to 2011.
WIB chief executive and Asia Advisory Board chairman Rob Whitfield said Mr Israel’s appointment will add “both strategic depth and critical insights to support the development of Westpac’s Asia strategy as we look to deepen our capability in the region”.