Welcome to Makatoa Counsel

About

Susan Redden Makatoa

Susan loves a chunky comms challenge and thrives on upskilling leaders. She’s been a trusted adviser to PayPal, Mitsubishi, GSK, Microsoft, Target, Mars, Netflix, Danone Nutricia, Frucor Suntory, KMD Brands, Infosys, Audika, Roche, DP World, MYOB and American Express, among others. 

Susan was previously Executive Vice President for Edelman, overseeing the corporate practice across Australian and the Asia Pacific region. Susan has also held leadership roles with Morrow Sodali, Ogilvy Public Relations and SenateSHJ. 

She’s won a range of national and international awards for her work with corporate, government and not-for-profit clients, and regularly speaks and guest lectures on strategic communications. She sits on the board of the Touched By Olivia Foundation and is an Adjunct Lecturer for Charles Sturt University and a Fellow of the Communications and Public Relations Australia. 

Above all this, and most importantly, Susan is mum to five amazing children, who make her proud every day.