Brian Hartzer on how to survive losing your job Brian Hartzer says facing the shareholder fury caused by the bankâs money-laundering scandal was not the worst thing thatâs happened to him. Brian Hartzer. Save Share Brian Hartzer, former Westpac chief executive, arrives at the newly-renovated restaurant on the top floor of the Australian Museum dressed in the latest male work uniform: business shirt, jacket, jeans and trainers. Rather than attempting to be on-trend, however, Hartzer insists the wardrobe choice was dictated by his mode of transport. Hartzer has cycled to the museum on the edge of Sydneyâs CBD from his home in the nearby leafy suburb of Paddington.