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Jo Hargreaves is a Senior Research & Innovation Program Manager at Wine Australia, where she leads initiatives focused on people development, workforce capability, leadership, diversity and inclusion, and the adoption of research and innovation across the Australian grape and wine sector. She works closely with industry, education providers, researchers and government stakeholders to strengthen the capability, leadership and long-term sustainability of the sector’s workforce.

With an extensive background in research management, social science research, public policy, education and evaluation, Jo is passionate about translating research into practical outcomes that benefit industry. Her work includes developing leadership and mentoring programs, fostering career pathways into the wine sector, supporting workforce planning and promoting initiatives that build more inclusive, collaborative and resilient industry communities.

At Wine Australia, Jo has led a range of nationally significant programs, including Future Leaders, Next Crop and Rootlings, as well as projects focused on workforce development, diversity and gender equity. She is a strong advocate for creating opportunities that attract, develop and retain talented people across the wine value chain, helping to ensure the sector is well placed to meet future challenges and opportunities.