Diane Sutherland

Group Recovery Communications And Engagement Lead at Auckland Council

Diane Sutherland has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Diane began their career at Premier Farnell as an Executive Assistant before moving on to PRF as a Project Manager. At GE Capital, Diane held multiple positions, including Internal Communications Leader and Acting Marketing Leader. Diane then joined General Electric as the New Zealand Communications Leader. After a period of parental leave, Diane worked at Auckland Council in several roles, including Manager of Internal Communication, Integration Lead - Culture & Leadership, Principal Communications Advisor, Head of Communications City Centre and Urban Growth, and Head of Urban Development Communications & Marketing. Throughout their career, Diane has demonstrated skills in leadership, strategic communications, and stakeholder management.

From 1993 to 1996, Diane Sutherland studied at the University of Waikato and obtained a Bachelor of Social Science (BSocSc) degree.

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Timeline

  • Group Recovery Communications And Engagement Lead

    April, 2023 - present

  • Head Of Urban Development Communications & Marketing

    December, 2020

  • Head Of Communications, City Centre And Urban Growth

    February, 2020

  • Principal Communications Advisor, Urban Growth & Housing

    February, 2019

  • Integration Lead - Culture & Leadership

    February, 2018

  • Manager Internal Communication

    October, 2015