Jo-Ann, CEO of the Design Institute of Australia (DIA) since 2015, is a leading voice for Australian design. She has driven strategies and initiatives to enhance the sector’s value and competitiveness, including organizational restructure and governance reform within the DIA.
Her leadership experience includes roles at the Australian Design Alliance and Standards Australia. Previously, she was CEO of the Council of Textile & Fashion Industries of Australia (TFIA).
With a background in business, education, and the not-for-profit sector, Jo-Ann offers a broad perspective on design. A long-time advocate, her contributions were acknowledged with an Honorary DIA Fellowship in 2014.