Chris Meehan
Chris Meehan is a controversial figure in the corporate world, known for his high standards and demanding management style. Recently, he was in the news after being involved in a personal grievance case where a former assistant, Leah McCann, claimed he had used abusive language and created a hostile work environment, leading to her constructive dismissal from Winton Capital Ltd.
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Chris Meehan resigned as chairman and CEO of Winton Land due to health reasons.
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Chris Meehan resigned from his role as CEO following a ruling by the Employment Relations Authority.
Winton Land will no longer appeal $100k Employment Relations Authority ruling in wake of CEO Chris Meehan’s resignationNew Zealand· 2026-07-07
Chris Meehan is taking leave immediately for health reasons.
NZ sharemarket perks up with 0.6% rise – Market closeNew Zealand· 2026-06-25
Chris Meehan has been one of the most energetic and visionary property developers to head a listed company in the past few years.
Winton Land chief Chris Meehan takes leave for health reasonsNew Zealand· 2026-06-25Winton CEO Chris Meehan talked to me last week about the half-year result to December 31, 2025.
$5m-plus foreign house-buyers allowed in from Friday; how NZ’s Westfield malls are doing - Property InsiderNew Zealand· 2026-03-02
Chris Meehan is hoping to replicate Ayrburn’s success in Auckland with his new development, Bravo.
Society Insider: Rich Lister Chris Meehan hoping to replicate Ayrburn’s success in Auckland; meet cricket star Rachin Ravindra’s new girlfriendNew Zealand· 2026-02-25
Chris Meehan envisioned the design of Ayrburn.
Alex Watts On Curating Ayrburn’s Bold New Queenstown Dining SpacesNew Zealand· 2025-10-05
Chris Meehan, Winton chief executive, discussed the decision regarding concert-style events.
Bird’s eye-view of burned New World Victoria Park plus the company in charge of demolishing it – Property InsiderNew Zealand· 2025-08-18
Chris Meehan, Winton CEO, stated the company's commitment to building a high-rise retirement village in Auckland.
Dire state of Auckland CBD real estate: Big projects abandoned, deferred, delayed, unbuilt – Property InsiderNew Zealand· 2025-08-04
Chris Meehan was involved in a personal grievance case where he allegedly swore at his assistant and threatened her employment.
Winton Capital Ltd ordered to pay Chris Meehan’s former assistant $100k in ERA personal grievance caseNew Zealand· 2025-03-28
