Meet our team
Our team
We are a values driven organisation focused on our clients success. Our team is passionate, creative, knowledgeable and highly experienced in developing and delivering successful and meaningful learning and development solutions.

Chief Executive Officer
Sussan Turner
Sussan has been in senior leadership roles for the past 30 years, including Managing Director Radio Otago, CEO RadioWorks and Group CEO of MediaWorks NZ Ltd.
She is currently CEO of Aspire2 Group, Pro Chancellor of AUT, Co-Chair of Organic Initiatives and a trustee of the Well Foundation of New Zealand.
- +64 21 376 242
- sussan.turner@aspire2.ac.nz

Education Delivery Manager
Alison Twaddle
Alison proudly leads the Aspire2 Business Programme Delivery Team. She has worked in the adult education sector in UK, Australia and New Zealand over many years, specialising in workplace communication training.
- +64 21 2023 247
- alison.twaddle@aspire2.ac.nz

Business Development Manager
Leanne Clifton
Leanne believes that our training changes lives. Not only are there benefits to the business including increased productivity and staff engagement, the most rewarding part is what the learners themselves get out of the training.
- +64 21 195 0089
- leanne.clifton@aspire2.ac.nz

Business Development Manager
Karen Morris
Karen is passionate about helping people develop to their full potential, by improving their skills and confidence. She has worked in business development and account management across many sectors and she works hard to develop strong relationships with her clients.
- +64 21 199 5433
- karen.morris@aspire2.ac.nz

Programme Coordinator
Sharyn Humby
Sharyn has proudly worked with Aspire2 Business | Workplace Communication for over ten years. This gives her a wealth of experience in workplace training solutions. She has an in-depth understanding of a vast range of industries, employers and employees throughout the country.
- +64 21 921 611
- sharyn.humby@aspire2.ac.nz

Programme Coordinator
Tracey Mill
Tracey has over twenty five years’ experience, in both Scotland and New Zealand, managing a range of adult educational programmes. Over this time she has developed a particular interest in Health and Safety and compliance.
- +64 21 192 6788
- tracey.mill@aspire2.ac.nz

Programme Coordinator
Tafa Iakopo
Tafa worked for Aspire2 Business | Workplace Communication as a contractor before securing her current role as Programme Coordinator. She provides support to our internal team and works closely with our tutors. Tafa engages with our Business Development Managers to ensure they are giving our clients the best service possible and filling in the gaps.
- +64 21 302 721
- tafa.iakopo@aspire2.ac.nz

Administration Manager
Lucille Robb
Lucille has been with Aspire2 Business | Workplace Communication as the Administration Manager since 2017. She brings a wealth of business experience across a range of sectors including food manufacturing, IT, primary produce, exporting, commercial cleaning and hospitality.
- 0800 423 888
- lucille.robb@aspire2.ac.nz

Operations Administrator
Zarina Martin
Zarina Martin is the Operations Administrator for Aspire2 Business. She’s responsible for providing end-to-end administrative support for the entire Aspire2 Business Team. Her previous experience was as Head of Sales Operations for a telecommunications company in the Philippines.
- 0800 423 888
- zarina.martin@aspire2.ac.nz

Administration Assistant
Saranya Sudarsanam
Sara joined Aspire2 Business | Workplace communication in March 2020 to help provide customer service to internal and external staff which includes administrative and IT support as well as ensuring our quality management systems are being adhered.
- 0800 423 888
- saranya.sudarsanam@aspire2.ac.nz