Katie Bhreatnach

Chief Executive Officer

Katie is a dynamic business leader and mum to three daughters, driven by a commitment to being a good ancestor and shaping a prosperous future for Aotearoa. Her executive experience spans diverse industries, including financial services, technology, FMCG, and aviation, alongside governance roles across the commercial and not-for-profit sectors.

Of Ngāti Whakaue descent, Katie has a longstanding relationship with Global Women, where she has been a member, active contributor and board member. Through her career, she has championed the advancement of wahine in leadership, embodying her passion for empowering others and ensuring intergenerational progress.

MEET THE TEAM

Pippa Grey

Head of Partnerships and Engagement

Merran Brockie-David

Head of Events and Membership

Noah Whaiapu

Head of Programme and Leadership

Anna Rowland

Administrator

Sabrina Gates

Research Support and Administrator

Penny Harrison

Lead Facilitator - Activate

Anya Satyanand

Director of Women in Leadership

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