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.