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Jo Baxter

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Partner | Member at ECI Group
📍 Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Jo Baxter is the founder and Director of Baxter Executive Search, with over two decades of experience appointing CEOs, Senior Executives, and Board Directors. Her background in biochemistry and the dairy industry informs her expertise in the agribusiness, food, and science sectors. Colleagues describe her as combining an astute commercial perspective with a warm, empathetic approach.

Originally from rural Canterbury, Jo enjoys a variety of personal interests outside of her professional life. She is fond of playing the piano and listening to music. She also enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, particularly skiing and boating.

Before returning to New Zealand to build her career in executive search, Jo lived in Brazil for a year, where she established a café and learned to speak Portuguese.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Partner | Member
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Priorities

Topics Jo cares about

Executive Search
As the founder of a search firm, she specializes in placing C-suite executives and board members across various industries, including recent CEO appointments at major New Zealand companies.
Board Governance
She is a Member of the Institute of Directors and frequently works on board appointments, recently sharing advice for aspiring directors.
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Career

Work history

8-2022
Partner | Member
ECI Group
7-2019
Director
Baxter Executive Search
1-2015 - 7-2019
Associate Partner
HOBSON LEAVY
12-2009 - 7-2012
ATEED Committee Director - Life Sciences
Auckland Tourism Events & Economic Development
9-2005 - 12-2014
Principal Consultant & Founding Partner
Kerridge & Partners
In the press

Media appearances

Jo Baxter | ECI Group. Featured in ECI Group
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Education
2014 - 2014
Advanced Programme in Executive Search
Cornell University
1992 - 1993
Master's Degree
Massey University
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