BRG - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Director
- Managing Director
Brian is the Managing Director of BRG. He is an experienced advisor, having worked for over three decades with listed and private companies, public sector agencies and NGOs, at both senior management and Board level.
He has an in-depth understanding of reputation and risk management, honed from many years on the front lines of major crises, both here and offshore. He has led communications teams dealing with industrial disasters, utility system failures, transport accidents, privacy and security breaches and dysfunctional cultures, to name a few. Since the seeds of most crises are planted internally, those experiences have taught him that strong organisational values are key to both prevention and recovery.
He takes pride in helping clients meet today's increasing environmental, social and governance challenges. Effective communication strategies can often help overcome policy or regulatory conflicts, develop new and more lasting relationships with important stakeholders, or help workforce transitions. For example, Brian has had considerable experience with energy producers and suppliers, industrial manufacturers, infrastructure and transport operators, and the finance sector, all of which are now having to pivot to a more sustainable, low carbon future. Positive change is also taking place in other sectors, and he has valued the opportunity to work with many iwi commercial entities.
Brian leads BRG's executive training unit which delivers high level media and presentation skills training. He is a member of the Institute of Directors and an IOD facilitator, a Supreme Award winner and Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand.
Brian Small Brian is the Managing Director of BRG. He is an experienced advisor, having worked for over three decades with listed and private companies, public sector agencies and NGOs, at both senior management and Board level. Read More Georgina Stylianou Georgina is a Director of BRG, who specialises in government relations, communications and media. Read More Chris Wikaira Chris is a Director of BRG. He provides specialist Māori communication and strategy guidance, media and political advice and analysis. Read More Paul Plummer Paul is Senior Counsel, Government Relations. Previously Managing Director of BRG his focus is now to support our government relations work with four decades of experience and wisdom. Read More Sharon Roose Sharon manages the smooth running of the firm and is usually the first point of contact for callers and visitors. Read More Glenda Scotson Glenda's knowledge in business practices and computer systems allows her to ensure the financial side of our business is kept in order.
"On Ma ori issues I can sit and listen to a Ma ori audience and understand exactly what they are saying. I can also look at the other side and understand exactly why they are misinterpreting what is being said. Big issues often get hung up on something small. Nuance is very important. You need to be able to walk in both worlds."
Georgina enjoys helping businesses tell their story, be solutions-focused and break down the communications barriers that often exist in government engagement.
Georgina is a Director of BRG, who specialises in government relations, communications and media.
She has a background in journalism, both print and broadcast, and has held Press Secretary and Ministerial Adviser roles for senior Cabinet Ministers. Georgina has a passion for New Zealand's energy future, the environment, technology and innovation, and works for a wide range of clients, including multinationals, large New Zealand companies, regulated industries and industry organisations.
She has a broad understanding of how Wellington works and helps clients with all their interactions with government. She also has extensive networks across local government, various business groups and the media.
Georgina delivers media and presentation training, as well as training for how to present to a select committee of Parliament. Georgina enjoys helping businesses tell their story, be solutions-focused and break down the barriers that often exist in government engagement.