Neil Jarvis, ED Access, Innovation and Enterprise

Neil has had an extensive career working in the disability sector, both in the United Kingdom and, since 2004, with the RNZFB. Neil has worked in consulting and project management, established new businesses and has run his own business for a number of years, providing consulting services around IT accessibility. A key accountability for Neil’s portfolio is to support our members’ independence by providing accessible information and by creating innovative solutions that improve their environment.

Teresa Bradfield, ED Direct Client Contact Services

Teresa is an experienced senior health executive with an extensive background in healthcare and nursing management. Over the past 12 years she has undertaken senior professional roles in NZ and Australia as well as managing women’s and children’s health services within the Otago District Health Board and National Women’s Hospital. As ED Direct Client Contact Services, Teresa will be a core figure in implementing an integrated client journey that will more effectively meet the needs of members.

Alison Wheatley, ED Marketing & Fundraising

Alison has twenty years of experience with international consumer goods, services and retail companies including Lion Nathan and Nestle. She has gained wide exposure to all facets of brand building, marketing management, and team leadership. With her team, Alison will be focusing on building a lifetime relationship with our supporters and donors. 

Paulette Cotter, ED People & Culture

Paulette has had over 13 years’ international experience as a human resources professional, working with a range of commercial and corporate organisations in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Within her portfolio, Paulette will be focusing on developing a learning culture that attracts and retains the best talent and supports staff and volunteers. 

Sara Peary, ED Stakeholder Relations

Sara has had over ten years' professional experience in marketing, political marketing, government relations, PR and consumer affairs working in the USA, Europe and New Zealand. As ED Stakeholder Relations, Sara will be responsible for building excellent collaborative partnerships with all our stakeholders to improve our members’ experience. She will also be responsible for setting internal and external strategic communication and growing our profile nationally and internationally.