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Our leadership team

Our board and leadership team provide direction and expertise to ensure our kindergartens thrive.

Board of Trustees

Suzanne Flannagan

Chair

Darryl Jhinku

Trustee Member

Melissa Jackson

Trustee Member

Tania Winslade

Trustee Member

Ana Morrison

Trustee Member

Executive Leadership Team

Deanne McManus-Emery

Kaihautū | Chief Executive

Shona Goss

Kaiwhakahaere
GM Finance, Risk and Compliance

Henrietta Cassidy

Manager
Mātauranga Ake

Donna Dillon

Kaiwhakahaere
GM Regional Services

Pettah Harriman

Kaiwhakahaere
Head of Education and Equity

Vacancy

Kaiwhakahaere
GM People, Culture, Health and Safety

Vacancy

Kaiwhakahaere
GM Property and Digital

Vacancy

Kaiwhakahaere
Head of Brand, Communications, Engagement and Advocacy


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