Michelle McGrath (Tahu)

Project Lead

From boardrooms to the family dinner table, Michelle leads with heart and purpose. Of Ngāti Whātua descent and a mother of four – three daughters and a son – she channels her natural drive and passion into creating a more equitable Aotearoa, bringing this same passion to her role at Global Women.

Her career spans two decades of building bridges and breaking barriers across New Zealand’s business landscape. At industry giants like Lion, Bluebird, Coca-Cola, GSK, and City Rail Link, she’s mastered the art of connecting people and possibilities through marketing, sales, and strategic partnerships.

Michelle’s impact reaches far beyond the corporate world. As Chair of the Māori Sports Awards, she lights up when talking about nurturing the next generation of leaders and bringing communities together. Whether she’s in the education sector, working with non-profits, or advising government initiatives, her approach remains the same: roll up your sleeves and get stuck in.

Those who work with Michelle know her infectious energy and fearless spirit. She doesn’t just embrace challenges – she welcomes them with open arms, always seeing the possibility of positive change. It’s this combination of optimism and action that makes her a natural catalyst for transformation in any room she enters