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Winton Land Leadership Shift | Auckland News
Winton Land’s longtime CEO and major political donor Chris Meehan has stepped down amid an internal review—though the company insists it’s not about performance or money. After nearly two decades helping build the firm, Meehan remains on the board. Steven Joyce, already a board member, now chairs the company, while Julian Cook takes on more responsibilities. The move comes amid past controversies, including a $100K payout to Meehan’s former assistant over a disputed business class seat, and his hefty political donations—over $213K to National, ACT, and NZ First between 2022 and 2025. Two…
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