Ember Services is part of the Ember Korowai Takitini Group. The Group leadership team is Darryl Bishop MNZM (Group CEO), Spencer Beazley (CFO), Ruth Borrett (COO), Gil Sewell (CPCO) and Anya Satyanand (Executive Director Ember Innovations).
Ruth has special responsibility for Ember Services, its Board of Directors and Senior Services Leadership team are listed below.
Board
Bringing more than 20 years’ experience serving on New Zealand boards, including local body and government directorships. Lyn brings broad academic competence across education, health, psychology, management and accounting, and has established strong international networks spanning public administration, health and education sectors.
Drawing on over 30 years in the NHS in England, including National Director roles and CEO of Auckland District Health Board. Ailsa combines professional expertise with personal and whānau lived experience, and was awarded an OBE for services to health care.
With over 25 years in finance and corporate functions across New Zealand and the UK. Sarah brings strong governance and commercial competence, and since 2006 has focused her career on organisations that make a difference and causes that matter.
Working at the intersection of leadership, transformation and system change across health, housing and economic development. Karleen brings strong strategic and leadership competence, and works with diverse organisations to navigate complexity and improve Māori wellbeing outcomes in changing environments over time.
Bringing more than 35 years’ experience across community and primary mental health services in New Zealand. Dr Codyre, MBChB, FRANZCP, has held a range of senior clinical and leadership roles, including with Tamaki Health, Tû Whakaruruhau and Whakarongorau, supporting integrated mental health, addiction and wellbeing services across primary care and national telehealth settings.
Co-founder of Voices of Hope, is a leading advocate transforming conversations around mental health, safety, and wellbeing. Drawing on her lived experience, she uses storytelling, film, and public dialogue to confront difficult issues and spark hope globally through her work. She is a best-selling author, with her story also shared through the feature documentary The Girl on the Bridge. Jazz’s impact has earned her national and international recognition, including the Queen’s Point of Light Award and being named Young New Zealander of the Year.