Winton - CEO and Chair Resignation

06/07/2026 08:30 NZST, ADMINP

Winton Land Limited (Winton) advises that Chris Meehan has resigned as Chief Executive Officer and Chair, with immediate effect. Mr Meehan has resigned during the concluding stages of a Board led employment process (unrelated to Winton’s performance or financial reporting) and following taking leave for health reasons.

Mr Meehan remains a Director of Winton and will consult to the company on major development projects, as required.

The Board has elected existing Independent Director Steven Joyce as Chair, with immediate effect. The Board acknowledged Mr Meehan’s contribution to the organisation.

“We thank Chris for the significant role he has played over nearly 20 years in building Winton.”

The Board is confident that the senior leadership team will continue to successfully deliver on Winton’s plans and performance. Julian Cook, Executive Director of Retirement has assumed an expanded role in an interim capacity to support the senior leadership team.

The Board will commence a comprehensive process to appoint a permanent CEO.

The Board states “Our priority is to continue delivering for our customers and maintain business continuity.”

As this is an employment related matter and for privacy reasons, Winton and Mr Meehan will not be commenting further.