Jo Campbell

Director of the Breakthrough Leaders Programme.

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.

MEET THE TEAM

Katie Bhreatnach

Chief Executive Officer

Lauren Campbell

Head of Events and Membership

Pippa Grey

Head of Partnerships and Engagement

Noah Whaiapu

Head of Programme and Leadership

Lisa Radford

Partnerships Manager

Anna Rowland

Membership & Events Co-ordinator

Sabrina Gates

Research Support and Administrator

Penny Harrison

Director of Leadership: Activate and Elevate.

Sarah Tocker

Activate Facilitator

Kathryn Scordino

Activate Facilitator

Priyani de Silva-Currie MNZM

Rōpū Lead - Kanorau

Jaydene Buckley

Rōpū Lead - Māori

Mary Los’e

Rōpū Lead - Pasifika

Markerita Poutasi

Rōpū Lead - Pasifika

Andrea Blair

Rōpū Lead - Entrepreneurs

Jenni Prisk

Regional Member's Lead - Northland

Donna Cooper

Regional Member's Lead - Taranaki

Gerri Ward

Regional Member's Lead - Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington

Fiona McTavish

Regional Member's Lead - Bay of Plenty

Anna Johnstone

Regional Member's Lead - Ōtautahi Christchurch

Trish Oakley

Regional Member's Lead - Dunedin