Joanne Smith serves as the CMIO of Blackmores Group. A proud wife to Tony and Mum to two daughters aged 16 and 13, Joanne loves exercising, being outdoors, reading and learning, eating great food and celebrating life's special moments with friends and family. Joanne is looking forward to connecting with the world again in person, instead of through a screen.

Proud wife and mum to two daughters aged 16 and 13, I love exercising, being outdoors, ocean swimming, reading and learning, eating great food and celebrating life's special moments with champagne. I want to enjoy experiences over objects and I miss being out in the world. I am hopeful for a future where we can connect with the world again in person instead of through a screen.

Over 25 years of extensive global MNC marketing and commercial leadership experience. An experienced global senior leader (Unilever, Johnson & Johnson, DuluxGroup and Blackmores Group) with deep experience across ANZ, North America (8 years), EU and Asia (8 years). High level competencies in global and regional business and brand development, growth strategies, transformational organisational change and leadership of global teams. An excellent record of developing and launching successful business models and first to market innovation, and purpose led brand communication strategies.

Senior leadership roles include Global Marketing Director Unilever (NY,USA) , Regional Director J&J (Singapore), Global Marketing Director DuluxGroup (Sydney), Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer at Blackmores Group. Commercially driven with a highly respected track record of delivering profitable growth, working collaboratively across cultures, and developing teams. MBA with an International Business major.