FCCA

Director & Chartered Certified Accountant

Joining us in December 2024, Françoise brings razor-sharp strategic implementation, accountability, and financial literacy tailored to the nonprofit space. Don’t be fooled by her warmth—she’s the kind of person whose mum jokes she could’ve organised D‑Day in 24 hours, and whose sister says she’d reinvent half her life in two months. Clients call her approach “astute and efficient,” with a refreshing angle that elevates every challenge. Her motto? Nothing is impossible.

Since JP founded the CDL Group, it has grown into one of Northland’s leading outsourcing partners for businesses, becoming a widely known reputable brand. Since it's inception, the CDL Group has grown their portfolios across multiple sectors from security, building compliance, fire safety, facilities maintenance, records management, creative industries to health and wellbeing.

JP’s time as CEO, is currently invested in building businesses that will make a positive difference in their respected sectors.

Married with children, South African born JP is a tie-loathing adventurer, philanthropist and troublemaker who believes in turning ideas into reality.

The power of sport has provided Joey with many positive opportunities, networks and connections throughout his time within the sector.

An architect by trade and social architect by nature, Joey is conscious of designing an environment that encourages innovative, holistic and recreational solutions in the community. His sporting experience has seen him evolve from amateur cricket to professional level, through to various roles in sport management and governance.

Joey is an accomplished trail blazer championing his involvement with a number of charities. He is born and bred in Whangārei, proud of his Croation descent and is currently with Sport Northland as Regional Sports Connector.

Raised in Kaikohe, Jeremy moved to Whangārei at 18 to study at Northtec and has lived in Whangārei since.

He is a shareholder and Associate of Plus Chartered Accountants and has held various governance roles including chair of the Chamber of Commerce Northland, Creative Northland and the Northland Suns Basketball Trust.

He is committed to helping Northlanders and especially Māori business. Jeremy is of Ngāpuhi, NgatiManu and Ngātihine descent.

As a participant, coach and more recently a referee, Craig believes that the variety of his sporting experiences formed the foundation of his life.

Hailing from Whakatāne, Craig considers himself a Northlander due to being raised and educated in Whangārei from the age of 9. Craig has over 35 years experience in Public Service roles within the Ministry of Justice and is currently with Accident Compensation Corporation as a Senior Injury Prevention Partner. Craig has also previously served as a Trustee for Sport Northland.

Happily married with two adult children, Craig is enthusiastic about envisioning sports opportunities offered in Te Tai Tokerau.

Growing up in rural Hawke’s Bay, Anna developed a strong sense of community and recognised that positive sporting experiences were often in the center of a strong community.

Anna moved to Whangārei in 2020 and is now working for Parafed Northland, creating inclusive and equitable opportunities for our community who are living with disabilities in sport.

Anna’s drive is to ensure that the Northland community has positive sporting experiences that impact community wellbeing.

Born and raised in Northland, Sharon is a Whangārei based business owner operator in the health and wellbeing sector.

With a background in high level project event management and wellbeing facilitation, Sharon’s passion lands at bridging the gap between community engagement and resources.

Born into a sporty family, Sharon is motivated to bring the family value of sports community culture and her vast range of skills for positive social impact in Te Tai Tokerau. Sharon is Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kuta Patukeha and Ngāti Kōtarani descent.