Heartland Bank Australia has appointed Michelle Winzer as its new CEO, effective from July 22, 2024. Michelle brings over three decades of experience in the banking and financial services sector to her new role.
Originally hailing from Buccan, Queensland, Michelle has built a robust career across various executive positions in retail banking, business banking, customer service, and operations. Her journey to Heartland Bank follows her tenure as Chief Executive Banking at RACQ Bank in Queensland. Prior to this, she served as the Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Melbourne and held significant senior roles at Bankwest, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, and Westpac.
In her new role, Michelle is set to leverage her extensive experience to drive cultural transformation and deliver market-leading service. Known for her values-based leadership, she excels at uniting teams with a clear purpose and vision, aiming for top-tier business performance.
Heartland Bank, a subsidiary of the New Zealand-based Heartland Group, prides itself as a digital specialist bank. The Heartland Group is publicly traded on both the New Zealand and Australian stock exchanges. The group ventured into the Australian market in 2014 by acquiring Australian Seniors Finance, and earlier this year, it expanded its presence with the acquisition of Challenger Bank.
Michelle’s appointment marks a significant milestone for Heartland Bank Australia as it continues to strengthen its position in the Australian financial market.