Steve Mitchell

Steve is AJ Park's Managing Director and has over twenty years of experience in senior leadership roles across IT consulting, media, financial and marketing sectors across New Zealand, the Asia-Pacific region.

Expertise

Steve has built a strong track record of driving commercial success and leading transformation in complex, competitive environments.

He has experience collaborating with technical experts and leading organisations through the adoption of technological change as they embark on transformative journeys.

Steve has successfully guided organisations through challenging economic downturns, reshaped operations, and laid the foundations for renewed and sustainable growth.

Experience

Steve has spent much of his career in senior leadership roles across New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific region, including living and working in Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia and Japan. He has held CEO, Managing Director and Country Manager positions, leading businesses including The Nielsen Group, CoreLogic and Assurity Consulting. 

Steve’s international experience has shaped his ability to build strong cross-cultural relationships, lead diverse teams, and navigate the different business practices, perspectives and expectations that come with operating across global markets.

Working style

Steve recognises that strong, trusted relationships underpin exceptional employee and client experiences and are fundamental to sustained business success.

Professional services success is driven by the quality of relationships; relationships within and across the leadership and attorney teams, and across the clients at all levels.

Credentials

• CEO Institute – Member

• NZ Institute of Directors - Member

Beyond work

Outside of work, Steve is a keen marathon runner and pairs that with his passion for travel. He has proudly completed over 30 marathons in 15 cities.