What Working Together Looks Like
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Justine Whitaker is among the most exceptional Chief People Officers I've had the pleasure to work with.
Her unwavering professionalism, engagement with staff at all levels, and integrity truly stand out. Justine's innovative ideas and dedication to continuous improvement have consistently kept our organization ahead of the curve.
During a crucial acquisition, her role was indispensable in fostering trust and ensuring all staff felt supported throughout the transition.
Justine's ability to cultivate an inclusive and forward-thinking attitude is unparalleled.
Ann Mee
Non Executive Director
Working with Justine on the Lawfront Executive team has been a remarkable experience.
Her drive for excellence and deep understanding of teamwork psychology enables her to support and motivate individuals to reach their highest potential.
Justine played a pivotal role in our successful team-building efforts, bringing together distinct groups into a cohesive unit. Her informal coaching has left a lasting impact, guiding me to reflect on my decisions and approach challenges with strategic, collaborative thinking.
Justine's positivity and the joy she brings to the workplace are truly missed.
Cathryn Selby
Chief Risk Officer
It has been a privilege to work alongside Justine.
She excels in seeing the bigger picture while understanding that successful projects are driven by empowered individuals.
Justine's ability to encourage and empower her team members is remarkable, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. Her proactive approach, kindness, and thoughtfulness make her a valuable asset in any challenge or project she undertakes.
Justine's infectious positivity and joyfulness create a workplace that truly benefits from her presence.
Paula Fowler
Chief Executive Officer
what they found refreshingly different
Justine is as thoughtful as she is strategic. A holistic people leader who builds organisations that are purpose-centered, thriving and profitable. She is a global leader who has helped transform organizations across a wide range of sectors, from SaaS startups to established enterprises. She's an inspiring leader and a pragmatic builder who truly understands that great customer experiences start with exceptional employee experiences.
What sets Justine apart is her remarkable ability to blend organisational psychology expertise with practical business acumen. Her work across New Zealand, Australia, and the UK demonstrates her adaptability and cultural intelligence. She has consistently shown how diversity and inclusion drive innovation and organizational resilience.
Having witnessed her impact firsthand, I've seen how she combines strategic vision with a deep commitment to creating environments where people truly belong. Her approach to talent development and cultural transformation isn't just theoretical – it's grounded in real results and sustainable change.
Whether advising CEOs or implementing ground-up cultural initiatives, Justine brings both insight and empathy to every challenge. She embodies the future of workplace leadership: agile, forward-thinking, and deeply committed to both organisational success and human flourishing.
Jake Breeden
Global Educator & Author
Founder, Breeden Ideas
North Carolina, USA
Working with Justine in any form is a delight. She brings an impactful combination of high quality strategic thought, a future-focused approach to people, and a skillful blend of theory and practice to all that she does.
Her focus on inclusivity and individuality, combined with her empathy, make her facilitation skills masterful. Over the years I've known her, I've valued her considered and measured approach, her integrity, and the fun and creativity that she brings to her work.
For any organisation seeking a strategic, innovative and people-centric leader I couldn't recommend her enough.
Harriet Molyneaux
Future of Work Thought leader
NED & Advisor, HSM
London, UK
I have known Justine for a number of years and worked directly with her while she was a Board member at Cholmondeley Children's Centre and I was CEO.
Justine was an enormous influence on my thinking professionally during her time with us and found her counsel invaluable. Her ability to take relatively complex matters and re-frame in a way that establishes a solution, advancing the organisation's position towards the innovative leading edge, work through barriers and remaining determined to succeed was of great benefit to me, my management team and others on the board.
Her engaging positivity, warmth and optimism, along with a razor sharp intellect is infectious. After her time on the Board she continued to work with us by facilitating our strategic planning sessions, promoting a highly collaborative approach and level of engagement.
Working with Justine was a distinct highlight during my time at Cholmondeley. She is someone who can have everyone buzzing about possibility.
For those requiring the services of a highly innovative and progressive thinker, engaging and warm colleague or professional sounding board, I could not recommend Justine more highly.
Shane Murdock
Advocate for Children & Young People
Director TransformAction Outcomes
Christchurch, NZ
I had the privilege of working with Justine at Arcadis Gen. Justine's energy was infectious, she mentored me, providing insight and challenge around my more conventional HR practices. I learnt so much from her approach.
Her culture focused philosophies bring diverse thought, they disrupt convention and hold the organisation to account on their priorities.
Justine places the people experience central to performance, by fostering an inclusive talent pool. She is also genuinely intrigued with the unique qualities of each individual team member and leaves recipients of conversation with a magical spell of energy and enthusiasm in her unique coaching style.
Justine's empathetic, inventive, and resourceful thinking brings creative and progressive cutting-edge approaches that differentiate the people experience. She truly can transform something strong into something superb!
Justine remains a friend and mentor to me. I thoroughly recommend her and would love to work with her professionally again in the future.
Stacey Cartmell
Global Strategic Leader & Coach
HRVP, Arcadis
London, UK