Briefs: ANZ in Japan, Genworth shapes up for sale 04 April 2012 4:19PM Briefs, ANZ has appointed Peter Davis to lead its operations in Japan. Davis will take up the job in May. He is presently global head of utilities and infrastructure at ANZ. Genworth Australia has appointed former NAB executive Ian MacDonald to its board, Dow Jones reported. MacDonald also serves on the boards of Arab Bank and Rural Bank. The lenders mortgage insurance firm is reshaping its board and board committees ahead of a planned sale of up to 40 per cent of its shares.