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Meet the team redefining ageing with expertise, compassion, and a shared belief in living well.

Meet the team redefining ageing with expertise, compassion, and a shared belief in living well.

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At Brightly, our people are our purpose in action. 

Brightly is built by clinicians, health coaches, wellbeing experts, and community connectors who believe preventative, whole‑of‑person care should be accessible, uplifting, and empowering. 

We show up with empathy. We act with clarity. We bring the science — and the heart — to ageing well.

At Brightly, our people are our purpose in action. 

Brightly is built by clinicians, health coaches, wellbeing experts, and community connectors who believe preventative, whole‑of‑person care should be accessible, uplifting, and empowering. 

We show up with empathy. We act with clarity. We bring the science — and the heart — to ageing well.

Expert care, beautifully coordinated.

Ageing well takes a team. At Brightly, our multidisciplinary clinicians work together to strengthen every aspect of your wellbeing — physical, cognitive, emotional, and social.

They bring specialist expertise and genuine warmth, ensuring your care is proactive, evidence-led, and centred on your independence. 

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Cheryl Johnson

Geriatrician

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Julia Brookes

Clinical Pharmacist

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Susan Yates

Clinical Psychologist

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Heidi Miller

Physiotherapist

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Susan Williamson

Registered Nurse

Our leadership. Guided by purpose.

Brightly’s leadership team combines deep experience across healthcare, ageing science, technology, and community services.

They guide our mission with clarity, compassion, and a commitment to reimagining how we support ageing. 

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Hannah McQueen

CEO & Founder

Hannah has been in the business of creating better outcomes for Kiwis since she founded enable.me 2007. Now, Hannah directs her energy, focus and vision towards designing a better experience of aging.

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Jono Bredin

Chief Strategy Officer

Jono and Hannah have worked together since 2021. Jono loves a challenge and is excited to apply his accounting and business background to deliver on the Brightly vision.

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Manoj Patel

Chief Medical Officer

Manoj combines his medical, business and leadership experience to create innovative solutions for improving health and wellbeing care at scale.

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Andrew Wallace

Head of Legal & Corporate

Andrew, a long-time friend of Hannah, brings his extensive corporate legal experience to provide commercial governance and advice that aligns with the Brightly values.

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Sarah Williams

Chief Marketing Officer

As CMO of Brightly, Sarah leads the brand’s mission to redefine proactive, whole-of-person health through modern, insight-driven marketing. She brings deep expertise in AI, customer experience, and growth strategy to help scale Brightly’s nationwide health hub network.

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Linda Rouse

Head of People & Culture

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People first – always

Brightly’s culture is grounded in warmth, integrity, and a deep belief in human potential. How we show up for our members is the same way we show up for one another — with care, curiosity, and a commitment to doing meaningful work.

At Brightly, culture isn’t a poster on the wall — it’s a daily practice shaped by our values: 

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People first 

We lead with empathy. We listen before we act. We value every voice. Whether it’s a member, a colleague, or a partner, people are at the centre of every decision we make. 

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Drive 

Ageing won’t wait — and neither do we. We bring energy, focus, and momentum to everything we do. We solve problems with clarity and move quickly where it counts.

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Amplify 

We elevate one another, our members, and our communities. We collaborate, share knowledge, and build on what works — creating better outcomes together.

Our culture is welcoming, uplifting, and inclusive. We celebrate diversity, encourage honest conversations, and support each other through challenges and growth. It’s a place where you can show up as yourself and do work that genuinely matters.

Ageing well starts with the right support.  

Brightly’s team is united by the belief that ageing can be positive, informed, and full of possibility. Our people ensure:

  • Every assessment is thorough and human.
  • Every Care Plan is evidence‑led and personal.
  • Every member feels seen, supported, and in control.

This is care that’s clear, honest, and empowering — not clinical or overwhelming. 

Ageing well starts with the right support.  

Brightly’s team is united by the belief that ageing can be positive, informed, and full of possibility. Our people ensure:

  • Every assessment is thorough and human.
  • Every Care Plan is evidence‑led and personal.
  • Every member feels seen, supported, and in control.

This is care that’s clear, honest, and empowering — not clinical or overwhelming.