Louise Burgess is McKay’s Executive General Manager – Business Development and Marketing, and a member of the Executive Leadership Team. She joined the business at the end of 2025, bringing extensive senior leadership experience and a strong track record of aligning commercial performance with meaningful customer outcomes.

Louise has built her career across a range of sectors including energy, media, telecommunications, banking, and financial services, holding leadership roles with several of New Zealand’s most recognised organisations. Most recently, she was General Manager of Sales and Marketing at Pulse Energy, where she led growth initiatives, strengthened customer engagement, and developed high-performing commercial teams. Her experience is underpinned by a strategic mindset, deep market insight, and the ability to translate complex environments into clear, actionable direction.

At McKay, Louise is responsible for leading the business development and marketing functions, with a focus on identifying and unlocking growth opportunities across the organisation. She works closely with teams throughout the business to embed strategic insights, strengthen market positioning, and support the development of high-quality opportunities. She also oversees bid management, ensuring a consistent, client-focused approach that builds strong, long-term relationships.

Known for her collaborative and people-focused leadership style, Louise combines commercial rigour with a strong emphasis on connection, clarity, and shared purpose. Her approach supports the development of capable, aligned teams, contributing to McKay’s continued growth and reputation for delivering value to its clients.