Jo Bailey – Chair
Dr Jo Bailey is an experienced governance leader with a strong track record across Trustee roles, Independent appointments, and Director positions in both the charity and commercial sectors. She brings a disciplined, evidence-based approach to board practice and has a genuine passion for supporting the growth of curling in New Zealand.
With a professional background as a CEO in the not-for-profit sector, Jo has a clear and practical understanding of governance–management boundaries, enabling her to contribute strategic oversight while maintaining clarity of role. She values inclusive participation and recognises the vital contribution of volunteers, administrators, coaches, and officials to the health of the sport.
Jo's connection to curling began in 2019 during a visit to Naseby, where she supported the Ice Academy for young athletes participating in curling, skating, and luge. This experience sparked a strong interest in this fun, competitive and inclusive sport and its development in Aotearoa New Zealand, complementing her broader dedication to strengthening governance across the sport sector.
Maureen McCloy – Board Member
Maureen lives in Otautahi Christchurch with her husband Mike where they spend as much time as possible in the outdoors – on foot, bike or skis.
She is delighted to be a member of the Curling NZ Board and is committed to working in line with the Association's values. She sees a strong alignment with her own values of respect, integrity and fairness. As a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors she understands the importance of good governance to organisations as they strive to deliver on their purpose.
Whilst her governance experience to date has been in tourism, environmental and outdoor recreation charities, she has led an incorporated society through a significant period of change, in a way that ensured members were brought along in the process.
Maureen was born in Ranfurly and brought up on a farm out towards Gimmerburn. She has personal family connections to curling and strong Maniatoto ties. She therefore offers a community and regional perspective to the Board.
Stephen Gallacher – Board Member
Stephen Gallacher brings over 30 years' experience as a chartered accountant, with extensive governance and senior leadership experience across complex not-for-profit and sporting organisations.
He offers strong financial expertise and a proven ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
Personable and values-driven, Stephen is effective at building trust during periods of change and brings a well-rounded governance perspective through his involvement in club sport and community organisations.
His early connection to curling and strong focus on community participation and sustainability make him a valuable addition to the Board.
Craig MacFarlane – Board Member
Craig MacFarlane brings deep sporting sector experience from over 20 years working in the sector.
The last 17 years have been at Sport NZ, including close work with NZ Curling and more than 50 other national sport organisations.
He brings a strong understanding of community and amateur sport, sport development, major events, and insight into governance systems and sector-wide challenges.
While his formal governance experience is limited to club and regional organisations, this is balanced by significant national-level experience in governance guidance, operational and partnership expertise.
Callum Wood – Board Member
Callum Wood brings a diverse background across ice sports, governance, engineering, and change management, with direct experience in rink governance and board transition. As a Chartered Engineer and Chartered Director, he offers strong analytical and financial capability, with particular strength in assessing organisational risk, assets, and long-term sustainability.
Callum has significant experience in change leadership, growth strategy, and infrastructure development, including preparing business cases for new facilities and working through complex, publicly scrutinised decisions.
He is personable, collaborative, and solutions-focused, with a strong track record of engaging effectively with clubs, councils, iwi, and community partners. His practical expertise, emotional intelligence, and commitment to sustainable growth make him a valuable addition to the Board.
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