Jo Davidson

Jo was appointed to the Pāmu Board in September 2019. She has a background in leadership across a range of primary sectors including agribusiness, wine, food and beverage manufacturing and fast-moving consumer goods. Jo has worked for privately-owned businesses, small and medium-sized enterprises and global multinationals based in Aotearoa, and has extensive offshore experience in Australia, South Africa, Europe and Asia.

Passionate about Aotearoa’s primary food and fibre sectors, Jo has considerable strategic and commercial marketing experience supporting businesses achieve sustainable value through her expertise in supporting company purpose and values development, consumer insight, innovation and branding.

In addition to her role on the Pāmu Board, Jo is an independent director for Wakatū Incorporation's Te Pae Tauhokohoko Board, on the Governance Group for Our Land & Water – Toitū te Whenua, Toiora te Wai, was the Chair of Timber Unlimited and is an active mentor.