Michelle Winzer
Chief Executive Officer,
Heartland Bank (Australia)
Michelle joined Heartland Bank as the CEO on 22 July 2024 with more than 30 years’ experience in banking and financial services. Originally from Buccan in Queensland, Michelle has held executive roles in retail banking, business banking, customer service and operations. Michelle comes to Heartland Bank from RACQ Bank in Queensland where she was Chief Executive Banking. Previously, Michelle was Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Melbourne, and worked in senior roles at Bankwest, Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Westpac.
Michelle is an experienced Chief Executive with a strength in delivering cultural transformation and market leading service within the Financial Services Industry. Her strengths include values-based leadership, uniting teams behind a purpose and vision, with a focus on achieving best in class business performance.
Heartland Group
Andrew Dixson
Chief Executive Officer
Heartland Bank (New Zealand)
Leanne Lazarus
Chief Executive Officer
Andy Wood
Chief Risk Officer
Kerry Conway
Chief Financial Officer
Michael Drumm
Chief Operating Officer
Lana West
Chief People & Culture Officer
Aleisha Langdale
Chief Performance Officer
Phoebe Gibbons
General Counsel
Heartland Bank (Australia)
David Brown
Chief Risk Officer
Sarah Burgemeister
General Counsel
Medina Cicak
Chief Commercial Officer
Richard Collier
Chief Financial Officer
Vaughan Dixon
Chief Technology & Operations Officer
Heartland Group refers to Heartland Group Holdings Limited, the listed parent company. Heartland Bank (New Zealand) refers to Heartland Bank Limited, and Heartland Bank (Australia) refers to Heartland Bank in Australia.