Lark will report to the bank’s group executive for Retail Banking Services, Ross McEwan.

Lark joins the bank from his most recent position of vice president at Dell, where he is responsible for leading the global marketing of its Public and Large Enterprise Group.

Prior to Dell, he held senior marketing, consulting and online roles with start-ups and major technology brands.

McEwan said he is delighted to have someone of the capability and experience of Andrew joining their team. He is a high calibre executive with experience leading global marketing functions at large international companies in Asia, Europe and most recently the US.

"I look forward to Andrew joining our Marketing team and bringing his experience and innovation to the Commonwealth Bank," McEwan said.