Karly Boast

Karly brings over 20 years of organisational strategy and leadership experience across some of New Zealand’s most dynamic sectors – including tech, retail, legal, construction, and hospitality. Named NZ HR Director of the Year in 2025, she is recognised as one of New Zealand’s leading voices in commercial people strategy.

Karly believes people and leadership impact are the core commercial conversation in any organisation and a company’s biggest competitive advantage.

Her expertise spans organisational design, people strategy, leadership capability, culture, and AI-optimised workplaces – ensuring LEAD’s clients receive exceptional leadership solutions across all sectors, and that newly placed executives are well-supported as they step into their roles and deliver the change that moves businesses forward.