Jethro Gilbert
Director | Lead Facilitator | Programs Manager

A head prefect at high school, he went on to work in corporate sales and account management roles, while developing a secondary career as an officer in the NZ Army Reserve Force. Jethro then led a team of youth development instructors at the Limited-Service Volunteer programme which helped inspire the founding of Triple Summit Services Ltd, delivering employment services to the NZ govt, which he is also the Director of.
 
Through Pacific Guardians HQ, which Jethro also founded, he is the Chief Instructor of the Leadership Academy, having delivered 15 international courses across the Pacific Islands. Naturally he has been requested to deliver corporate and government leadership development workshops to TL’s and SLT’s over the past seven years.
 
In his spare time he takes a keen interest in humanitarian and disaster relief operations. With recent highlights being; a key leadership role as NZDF Liaison Officer in Gisborne during Cyclone Gabrielle (2023), and damage assessment operations and team leader in Vanuatu after Cyclone Lola (2024) with Task Force Kiwi.

Davina Gilbert

Co-founder and CFO

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Being part of the journey since the beginning, Davina has influenced the way we think about positive mindsets, confidence, and purpose-driven leadership. An expert in her field, she has played a pivotal role in shaping the financial and strategic foundations that allow Pacific Guardians HQ to thrive across New Zealand and the Pacific. Her ability to balance creativity with structure ensures the organisation remains innovative while grounded in sound business practice. Davina champions a culture of growth, wellbeing, and accountability, ensuring every program we deliver is both impactful and sustainable. Through her entrepreneurial insight and steady leadership, she continues to help guide PGHQ's evolution and long-term vision.