The GCOP is led by Chief Possibility Officer and Minnie Baragwanath, who is also the Founder and a Trustee of the Be. Institute.

John Allen has worked alongside Minnie as Chair of the Be. Institute since its inception in 2011 and is the current Chief Executive of WellingtonNZ, formerly known as the Wellington Regional Economic Development Agency.

Kirsten brings 20 years of experience in trustee services across private and corporate sectors in New Zealand, Australia, and Hong Kong. She has a strong track record in driving change and delivering value-added solutions for philanthropists and non-profit organisations.