Our Team

Chief Executive - Stephen Macaulay

CEO of Wood Processors and Manufacturers Association of New Zealand

Stephen has held senior management roles within the primary industry for over 20 years. In 2022 Stephen was appointed the Chief Executive of the Wood Processors and Manufacturers Association having previously held the position of Chief Executive of the NZ Institute of Primary Industry Management from 2013 to 2021.

Stephen brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the role and is highly focused on promoting the interests and adding value to members belonging to the Wood Processors and Manufacturers Association.

Jeanette Sutherland

Executive Assistant to Chief Executive

Jeanette Sutherland. Associate Member of the New Zealand Institute of Management (ANZIM). Member of the Institute of Managers and Leaders (IML ANZ). Prior to entering the corporate world Jeanette achieved significant knowledge and experience through involvement in both medicine and medical Practice Management. Working alongside the WPMA Chief Executive as a Strategic Business Partner, Jeanette is skilled in Professional Responsibility, Interpersonal and Inter-professional Relationships, Forecasting, Analysis of Corporate Business Performance, Strategic Planning and Governance.

Jeanette joined WPA as Executive Assistant to the CEO in 2010, supporting the Board and Membership through the merge with PMA in 2014 to form the Wood Processors and Manufacturers Association of NZ (WPMA). Jeanette also holds the position of Company Secretary for WPMA, supporting the Chair and Board of Directors.