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Jo McKennariey

Ever since I was young, I’ve been drawn to fixing things that are stuck— earning me the nickname “The Fixer.” That instinct has shaped my career: I’ve been recruited into senior roles to lead change, solve systemic challenges, and create clarity in complex environments.

I’m deeply committed to helping purpose-driven organisations lift their execution, align systems and people, and unlock potential. In today’s fast-moving world, I’ve seen too many organisations reach for surface-level fixes. My work goes deeper — diagnosing the rootcauses of friction and turning it into forward momentum.I’m known for bringing calm, clarity and momentum in moments oftransition, pressure, or transformation.

Let me do what I do best — to help you do what you do best.

As Director of reDirectional Advisory & Consulting, I partner with organisations across sectors to design, adapt, and realign their structure, strategy, and people systems. Mywork is grounded in systems thinking and supported by hands-on delivery, tailored toeach client’s needs.

Core Services:

  • Diagnostic reviews & organisational assessments

  • Operating model and structure redesign

  • Strategic workforce planning & talent management

  • Capability framework design & implementation

  • Executive advisory, facilitation & coaching

Flexible Engagement Models:

  • Short-term assignments

  • Retained advisory

  • Project-based work

  • Interim executive roles

  • Workshops & facilitation

  • Board and executive coaching

I am also a Non-Executive Director and currently sit on four boards:

CEDA (Committee for Economic Development Australia)

  • 2024 - present, Independent Strategic Advisor to the People & Governance Board Committee

APS Benefits (APS Benefits Group Limited and APS Savings Limited)

  • 2023 – present, Non-Executive Director

  • 2023 – present, Member of the Audit, Finance & Governance Committee

RSPCA Australia

  • 2022 – present, Non-Executive Director

  • 2022 – present, Chair of the Animal Welfare & Ethics Committee

RSPCA QLD

  • 2017 – present, Non-Executive Director

  • 2018 – 2023, Chair of the Community Engagement Committee

  • 2018 – 2022, Member of the Animal Welfare & Ethics Committee

Past roles include Board Chair, Institute for Strategy Innovation & Leadership, and Strategic Advisor to Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital Foundation.