Richard Collier

Chief Financial Officer,
Heartland Bank (Australia)

Richard Collier joined Heartland Bank in 2024 when it was previously known as Challenger Bank. Following Heartland’s acquisition of Challenger Bank, Richard continues in his role as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Prior to his CFO appointment, Richard held the position of General Manager, Business Performance & Analytics at Challenger Limited. With over 27 years of experience in the financial services industry, Richard has held several senior finance positions, including as CFO Business Bank, Group Head of Performance and Acting General Manager at Westpac, and Head of Finance at St George Bank. Richard is a Chartered Accountant, a Certified Practicing Accountant and has a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance, with a Bachelor of Financial Administration.


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)

Michelle Winzer

Chief Executive Officer

David Brown

Chief Risk Officer

Sarah Burgemeister

General Counsel

Medina Cicak

Chief Commercial 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.