Steven Macmillan

Steven is one of the most experienced, respected, trusted and accomplished communications, public relations/public affairs practitioners in New Zealand.

Steven’s signature high energy and pragmatic approach, combined with his, open and transparent style make him a real pleasure to work with. As it’s been said, you’re in confident and expert hands when you’re working with Steve Mac as he is known.

His comprehensive understanding of the industries we serve , the key commercial objectives and political landscapes our clients face make him a valuable ally in reading the market and addressing reputational challenges and the nuances of successful short and long term communication programmes that need to deliver lasting impact.

 Steve’s strategic overview and passionate dedication to his craft provides consistent, valuable and hard-won results for our clients while saving time and money by putting energy and resources in the best place at the right time. His vast wealth of experience, journalistic and media background and connections are what sets him apart.

Through Public Affairs roles with Vector, ETNZ, Northpower, Northpower Fibre and the NZ Regional Fibre Group, Steve has led numerous technical, HR, internal, external communication campaigns.

As a champion of the Northland Rescue Helicopter fundraising and community engagement, Steve also works with a variety of well-known SMEs and enterprise businesses in Agriculture and Agtech, Māori Affairs, Education, Electricity, Motoring, Industrial, Construction and Social Enterprise to name a few.

Steve leads and advises Gattaca’s team of communications professionals from strategic advisory on reputational issues, public affairs, media training, technical and industry writing through to marketing communications and content strategies.