Andrew Dixson

Non-Independent Non-Executive Director,
Heartland Bank (New Zealand)

Andrew was appointed on 1 October 2024.

Andrew is a highly experienced finance professional and chartered accountant with over 20 years’ experience in the finance and banking sectors. He started his professional career at PwC before moving into investment banking with ABN AMRO and Credit Suisse, both in New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

Andrew joined Heartland in 2010, and has held a number of senior finance roles, with a focus on the execution of key strategic projects, including as Head of Business Advisory & Funding, Head of Corporate Finance, and Group Chief Financial Officer. On 1 October 2024, Andrew was appointed CEO of Heartland Group, and is a director of Heartland Bank Australia.

In his time at Heartland, Andrew has been involved in all key parts of Heartland’s evolution, including the initial merger in 2011, New Zealand bank registration in 2012, and Heartland’s listing on both the NZX and ASX. He has also played a critical role in the execution of several major strategic acquisitions, including the acquisition of the Reverse Mortgage businesses in 2014, StockCo Australia in 2022, and the business which is now known as Heartland Bank Australia in 2024.


Heartland Group

Greg Tomlinson

Chair and Non-Independent Non-Executive Director

Kate Mitchell

Independent Non-Executive Director

John Harvey

Independent Non-Executive Director

Simon Beckett

Independent Non-Executive Director

Rob Bell

Independent Non-Executive Director

Heartland Bank (New Zealand)

Bruce Irvine

Chair and Independent Non-Executive Director

John Harvey

Non-Independent Non-Executive Director

Kate Mitchell

Non-Independent Non-Executive Director

Simon Tyler

Independent Non-Executive Director

Shelley Ruha

Independent Non-Executive Director

Andrew Dixson

Non-Independent Non-Executive Director

Heartland Bank (Australia)

Lyn McGrath

Chair and Independent Non-Executive Director

Shane Buggle

Independent Non-Executive Director

Vivienne Yu

Independent Non-Executive Director

Bruce Irvine

Independent Non-Executive Director

Andrew Dixson

Non-Independent Non-Executive Director

Simon Beckett

Independent Non-Executive Director

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 Australia Limited.