Greg Ward has won the backing of shareholders, but some want him to work on the financial services giant’s governance and regulatory oversight as a priority.

The chief of the “millionaires’ factory” will depart in November with a significant personal treasure chest built up over nearly four decades with the company.

The chief of the “millionaires’ factory” will depart after close to eight years in the job, to be replaced by the head of its banking arm, Greg Ward.

Macquarie Group has appointed Greg Ward as its new chief executive officer. He will replace Shemara Wikramanayake, who is retiring from the position. Ward, a long-serving…