Jo Cribb is a dynamic leader and advocate with a career that spans governance, public policy, and social change. As a governance and leadership consultant, she brings a wealth of experience from both executive and board roles, coupled with a strong presence in media commentary.
Jo was the Chief Executive of the Ministry for Women, one of the youngest ever appointed in the public service, and previously served as the Deputy Children's Commissioner. Her tenure in these roles solidified her reputation as a fearless advocate for gender equity, child wellbeing, and policy reform.
A Chartered Fellow of the Institute of Directors, Jo’s influence extends beyond the public sector into thought leadership and authorship. She has co-authored Take Your Space: Successful Women Share their Secrets and Don’t Worry About the Robots: How to Survive and Thrive in the New World of Work (2024), both of which provide invaluable insights on leadership and navigating change. Her expertise has earned her recognition as a Women of Influence finalist in 2016.
Jo holds a Doctorate of Public Policy from Victoria University of Wellington and a Diploma of Management Studies from the University of Cambridge. With a sharp mind and an engaging style, she continues to challenge the status quo, encouraging individuals and organisations to embrace leadership, diversity, and the future of work.
Talking Points
Leadership
An experienced CE & executive coach shares leadership tips, resilience with humour
Leadership
AI and technology (for non-tech people)
Author of "Don't Worry About the Robots" makes AI and its implications for us simple and entertaining
AI and technology (for non-tech people)
Future of Work
Author of 'Dont Worry About the Robots' can share the trends in the future of work and how to prepare for them
Future of Work
Diversity and Inclusion
A leading thinker on how to be an inclusive leaders
Diversity and Inclusion
Women and Leadership
An leading thinker on supporting women to take their space. Author of "Take Your Space'
Women and Leadership
Wine
Available to facilitate tastings, talk about wine trends, wine education. Jo is the wine columnist for Stuff and Your Home & Garden
Wine
Social issues
An expert on homelessness, pay gaps and policy commendatory
Social issues
Jo was an incredibly engaging and knowledgeable speaker, who engaged with the audience and built a rapport right from the start. ... keep reading Human Resources Institute of New Zealand
Jo Cribb presented at the PMI Wellington Branch's member event in October 2018. The subject was what's all the fuss about governance? and her presentation was engaging and well-researched. Jo spoke at length about the structure and need for boards, and advised on how to work towards joining a board. Jo's presentation was very well-received by our members
Chorus were fortunate to have Dr Jo Cribb speak at our Leadership Conference in August 2018. Jo spoke to a group of 180 senior leaders about the changing world of work, the impact of technology and what that may mean for workplaces and individuals in the future. Jo's style is relaxed, humorous and knowledgeable - she is able to deliver facts and data, sometimes sobering ones, in an engaging and relatable way. We were left informed, challenged, but also with the ability to act following Jo's presentation.
