We’re thrilled to announce this year’s cohort of rising stars and their mentors in the 2026 Emerging Leaders Programme.
This transformative initiative blends expert mentorship with real-world leadership strategies, equipping participants with the skills and confidence to thrive in their careers.
This year, 22 outstanding emerging leaders have been carefully matched with mentors, embarking on a 12-month journey of growth, learning, and leadership.
Meet the 2026/27 cohort
Emerging Leaders
| Aimee Cornish, McConnell Property |
| Anna Molina, Willis Bond |
| Ashleigh Haszard, Kainga Ora – Homes and Communities |
| Biljana Pesun, Warren and Mahoney |
| Brannon Millar, Rubix |
| Callum Mulligan, D3 Development |
| Casey Prescott, Bayleys Real Estate |
| Daniel Fonua, Kiwi Property |
| Evan Pardo, Kiwi Property |
| Henry Rowden, Holmes |
| Justin Law, Bayleys Property Services |
| Luciana Tarnoksi, Foodstuffs North Island |
| Molly Woolner, Oceania |
| Olly Ng, Stride |
| Olivia Brinsdon, Te Toi Mahana |
| Rosalyn Cowe, Auckland Council |
| Rose Bayes-Powell, Summerset |
| Sam Noland, Scentre Group |
| Shuohan Xu, Kiwi Property |
| Sofia Acarapi, Beca |
| Sumer Mahant, CORT Community Housing |
Mentors
| Ana Moriarty, Kiwi Property |
| Anna Hill, Jasmax |
| Davina Henderson, Bayleys Real Estate |
| Fiona Cameron, Oceania |
| Francie Lawson, Beca |
| Gerard Earl, Colliers |
| Grant Austin, Beca |
| Howard Smith, D3 Development |
| Judith Makinson, CKL |
| Karin Speight, Tonkin + Taylor |
| Malcolm Ewart, Ministry Interiors |
| Mike Baker, T M Consultants |
| Nigel Sinclair, Templeton Group |
| Oli Wills, ANZ |
| Phaedra Applin, WSP NZ |
| Phil Doyle, NZ Strong |
| Rachel Morgan, Barker & Associates |
| Scott Inverarity, Buchan |
| Sharon Ip – Lo, Precon |
| Tom McGarry, Thompson Blackie Biddles |
| Vernon Lu, Octa Associates |
Missed the 2026 intake?
Applications for the DevelopU Emerging Leaders Programme are now closed for 2026.
Don’t miss your chance next year—register your interest and we’ll let you know as soon as applications open for 2027.
