Who is
Brightly

At Brightly, we’re reinventing ageing.

Making it proactive, personalised, and powered by connection.

Ageing is a privilege. And it should feel like one.

But too often, people spend their later years worrying about losing independence, being a burden, or leaving the place they call home. Families feel overwhelmed. Systems are stretched. Care arrives late.

We believe it doesn’t have to be this way.

Brightly is a new way to age — confidently, safely, and with dignity.

We help people stay well, stay in control and stay at home for as long as possible.

Our Story

We saw a system failing the very people it exists to support — older adults, whānau, and those delivering care. So we built something better.

Brightly is the creation of Hannah McQueen and Dr Manoj Patel — innovators who have disrupted industries before, and who saw that ageing deserved a smarter, kinder future.

We bring together exceptional people, leading clinicians, modern technology and a deep respect for mana to keep life bright — not just longer, but better.

This isn’t just business.
It’s a movement.
And you’re part of it.

  • A world where ageing well is the expectation — not the exception.

    Where the right support arrives early.
    Where staying well, connected and at home is the norm.
    Where ageing is shaped by possibility, not decline.

  • We’re leading a global shift in how we age: from reactive, fragmented care…to proactive, whole-of-person support.

    We anticipate rather than wait.
    We coordinate rather than complicate.
    We walk beside people rather than step in when it’s too late.

    We exist so every person can age with dignity, confidence and control — on their terms.

Come Join Us

At Brightly, you’ll do more than build a career – you’ll help shape the future of ageing well.

We’re always looking for passionate, curious, and caring individuals who want to make a real difference. Whether you’re in wellness, technology, coaching, operations, or care, you’ll find a place here where your ideas matter and your growth is supported.

When you join Brightly, you become part of a global team united by purpose. You’ll collaborate with innovators and change-makers who care deeply about people, progress, and possibility.

Why work with us:

  • Be part of a mission that matters – helping people age with dignity and confidence.

  • Grow in a supportive culture built on empathy, respect, and empowerment.

  • Work with purpose-driven people who bring energy and innovation to everything they do.

  • Make a lasting impact in a company redefining what ageing well means for the world.

Ready to help build a brighter future?

Join us at Brightly and be part of the movement to transform ageing for good.

A dedicated team of professionals

At the heart of Brightly is a team of dedicated professionals who share one common goal: to make ageing a brighter experience for everyone. Our people come from diverse backgrounds – wellness, healthcare, coaching, technology, and business – but we’re united by compassion, creativity, and a drive to make a difference.

  • Hannah McQueen

    CA, MTax, BCom

    Founder & Chief Executive Officer

    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.

  • Dr Manoj Patel

    MBA, MBChB, FRACMA

    Chief Medical Officer

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

  • Jono Bredin

    CA, BCom

    Chief Strategic 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.

  • Andrew Wallace

    BCom, LLB

    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.

  • Sarah Williams

    BDes

    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.