Jo brings a wealth of experience spanning Aotearoa New Zealand and global contexts. Based in Nelson, where she lives with her husband, Jo works with organisations across Aotearoa and internationally, including with leading global business school INSEAD.
Her career includes senior leadership roles across corporate, government, NGO and community settings, with a consistent thread of leading people-centred transformation, capability development, and complex programme delivery. She has worked extensively with leaders and organisations navigating change, embedding culture, strengthening inclusion, and building strategic clarity.
With a strong reputation for designing and stewarding high-impact learning experiences, Jo’s work in New Zealand and internationally has shaped leadership models, supported executive teams, and strengthened system-wide collaboration. Her background uniquely positions her to lead Breakthrough Leaders into its next era.