Ellie Comerford
Independent Non-Executive Director,
Heartland Group
Ellie has worked for more than 35 years in financial services in Australia and overseas across a range of banking and insurance businesses in both an executive and non-executive capacity. Ellie is an experienced non-executive director with governance contributions to strategy, audit, risk and remuneration committees of current and prior boards leveraging significant experience in strategy planning, business development, risk management, corporate finance, and people and operations management, and bringing a track record of enhancing financial performance and leadership culture within organisations.
Prior executive roles include Senior Strategic Adviser and Group CFO of Hollard Australia and New Zealand, CEO and Managing Director of Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia Limited (successfully listing the company on the ASX in 2014), Chief Operating Officer International division of First American Financial Corporation, CEO and Managing Director of First Title Australia and New Zealand and various roles at Citigroup for close to 15 years.
Ellie has a strong passion for promoting diversity and is a member of Chief Executive Women in Australia, a forum to educate and influence Australian business and government on the importance of gender balance.
Heartland Group
Greg Tomlinson
Chair and Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
Jeff Greenslade
Chief Executive Officer and Non-Independent Executive Director
John Harvey
Independent Non-Executive Director
Ellie Comerford
Independent Non-Executive Director
Kate Mitchell
Independent Non-Executive Director
Heartland Bank (New Zealand)
Bruce Irvine
Chair and Independent Non-Executive Director
John Harvey
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
Jeff Greenslade
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
Shelley Ruha
Independent Non-Executive Director
Kate Mitchell
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
Simon Tyler
Independent Non-Executive Director
Heartland Bank (Australia)
Geoff Summerhayes
Chair and Independent Non-Executive Director
Lyn McGrath
Independent Non-Executive Director
Shane Buggle
Independent Non-Executive Director
Vivienne Yu
Independent Non-Executive Director
Leanne Lazarus
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
Jeff Greenslade
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
Bruce Irvine
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 in Australia.