About us

About us

Providing strategic, whole-of-business advice

Sandford.Solutions is led by John Sandford, a seasoned advisor who works alongside business owners and leadership teams to bring clarity, momentum, and structure to their next phase of growth. With decades of hands-on experience in governance, leadership, and succession planning, John helps businesses gain perspective, align their focus, and move forward with confidence.

The goal is simple: to help your organisation take flight — not with complexity or buzzwords, but with practical insight and steady guidance shaped by real-world results.

  • 30+ years in executive leadership

  • Fellow of NZ Institute of Management

  • Graduate of Stanford Executive Development Programme

  • Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors

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Years experience

Proven leadership across governance, strategy, and executive roles

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Proven leadership across governance, strategy, and executive roles

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Proven leadership across governance, strategy, and executive roles

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Profit gains delivered

Real business transformation through practical, measurable outcomes

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Profit gains delivered

Real business transformation through practical, measurable outcomes

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Real business transformation through practical, measurable outcomes

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Strategy sessions led

Facilitating clarity, focus, and momentum for owners and boards

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Strategy sessions led

Facilitating clarity, focus, and momentum for owners and boards

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Facilitating clarity, focus, and momentum for owners and boards

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Satisfied clients

Long-term relationships built on trust, results, and success

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Satisfied clients

Long-term relationships built on trust, results, and success

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Satisfied clients

Long-term relationships built on trust, results, and success

Core services

Core services

Core services

What we do

We work closely alongside owners, executives, and boards to diagnose issues, define a vision, and ensure effective execution.

Vision

Defining sustainable growth strategies

People

Building and enabling high-performing teams

Operations

Improving speed, quality, and systems

Technology

Leveraging practical digital tools

Succession

Navigating exit, sale, and transition

"Third eye"

Offering independent strategic perspective

Our work

Our work

Our work

Case studies

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Case study 1

At time of appointment of Sandford.Solutions, gross revenue was $12,000,000pa with an operating profit fluctuating between zero and $1,000,000pa. Five years following the appointment of Sandford.Solutions, revenue increased to over $15,000,000 and operating profit was just under $4,000,000 and growing.

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Case study 1

At time of appointment of Sandford.Solutions, gross revenue was $12,000,000pa with an operating profit fluctuating between zero and $1,000,000pa. Five years following the appointment of Sandford.Solutions, revenue increased to over $15,000,000 and operating profit was just under $4,000,000 and growing.

grayscale photo of people walking towards building

Case study 1

At time of appointment of Sandford.Solutions, gross revenue was $12,000,000pa with an operating profit fluctuating between zero and $1,000,000pa. Five years following the appointment of Sandford.Solutions, revenue increased to over $15,000,000 and operating profit was just under $4,000,000 and growing.

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Case study 2

At time of appointment of Sandford.Solutions, gross revenue was ~$2,000,000pa with wildly fluctuating operating profits between $100,000pa and $750,000pa and a falling customer base. The business was stabilised over the next 3 years when customer numbers again began to grow and operating profit grew steadily to $1,500,000 from gross revenue ~$3,000,000pa

man in white top standing next to table

Case study 2

At time of appointment of Sandford.Solutions, gross revenue was ~$2,000,000pa with wildly fluctuating operating profits between $100,000pa and $750,000pa and a falling customer base. The business was stabilised over the next 3 years when customer numbers again began to grow and operating profit grew steadily to $1,500,000 from gross revenue ~$3,000,000pa

man in white top standing next to table

Case study 2

At time of appointment of Sandford.Solutions, gross revenue was ~$2,000,000pa with wildly fluctuating operating profits between $100,000pa and $750,000pa and a falling customer base. The business was stabilised over the next 3 years when customer numbers again began to grow and operating profit grew steadily to $1,500,000 from gross revenue ~$3,000,000pa

FAQs

FAQs

FAQs

Answering your questions

Answering your questions

Answering your questions

Work with us

Work with us

Work with us

Pragmatic & collaborative

No surprises

Deep experience across industries

Not hourly — focus on outcomes

Brings in expert consultants as needed

Complements your existing advisors

What types of businesses do you typically work with?

We work with a wide range of privately owned enterprises — from startups navigating early growth to mature companies facing new challenges or preparing for succession. Whether you have 3 or 300 people, what matters most is your appetite for clarity, improvement, and progress.

What makes Sandford.Solutions different from other consultancies?

We don’t apply one-size-fits-all frameworks or theory-heavy models. Instead, we partner closely with owners and leaders to understand the real issues, then shape solutions that are practical, grounded, and sustainable — always tailored to your specific context.

Do you replace our existing advisors or consultants?

Not at all. We work alongside your current legal, financial, and operational advisors — adding strategic direction and independent perspective to help align efforts and make better decisions across the board.

What areas of the business can you help with?

We support clients across vision and strategy, team development, operational efficiency, technology decisions, succession planning, and governance. We also offer an external perspective — a "third eye" — that helps reveal blind spots and surface new opportunities.

What’s the first step if we’re interested in working together?

We always begin with a free, no-obligation conversation — ideally in person — to understand your goals, challenges, and where you might need support. From there, we’ll suggest options tailored to your business.

How are your services priced?

Our pricing is based on value delivered, not hours spent. We agree upfront on scope and outcomes, so you know what to expect and there are no surprises along the way.

Do you bring in others for specialised work?

Yes. When needed, we engage trusted external specialists — in areas like finance, manufacturing, operations, or people management — while remaining your primary strategic advisor throughout.

What types of businesses do you typically work with?

We work with a wide range of privately owned enterprises — from startups navigating early growth to mature companies facing new challenges or preparing for succession. Whether you have 3 or 300 people, what matters most is your appetite for clarity, improvement, and progress.

What makes Sandford.Solutions different from other consultancies?

We don’t apply one-size-fits-all frameworks or theory-heavy models. Instead, we partner closely with owners and leaders to understand the real issues, then shape solutions that are practical, grounded, and sustainable — always tailored to your specific context.

Do you replace our existing advisors or consultants?

Not at all. We work alongside your current legal, financial, and operational advisors — adding strategic direction and independent perspective to help align efforts and make better decisions across the board.

What areas of the business can you help with?

We support clients across vision and strategy, team development, operational efficiency, technology decisions, succession planning, and governance. We also offer an external perspective — a "third eye" — that helps reveal blind spots and surface new opportunities.

What’s the first step if we’re interested in working together?

We always begin with a free, no-obligation conversation — ideally in person — to understand your goals, challenges, and where you might need support. From there, we’ll suggest options tailored to your business.

How are your services priced?

Our pricing is based on value delivered, not hours spent. We agree upfront on scope and outcomes, so you know what to expect and there are no surprises along the way.

Do you bring in others for specialised work?

Yes. When needed, we engage trusted external specialists — in areas like finance, manufacturing, operations, or people management — while remaining your primary strategic advisor throughout.

What types of businesses do you typically work with?

We work with a wide range of privately owned enterprises — from startups navigating early growth to mature companies facing new challenges or preparing for succession. Whether you have 3 or 300 people, what matters most is your appetite for clarity, improvement, and progress.

What makes Sandford.Solutions different from other consultancies?

We don’t apply one-size-fits-all frameworks or theory-heavy models. Instead, we partner closely with owners and leaders to understand the real issues, then shape solutions that are practical, grounded, and sustainable — always tailored to your specific context.

Do you replace our existing advisors or consultants?

Not at all. We work alongside your current legal, financial, and operational advisors — adding strategic direction and independent perspective to help align efforts and make better decisions across the board.

What areas of the business can you help with?

We support clients across vision and strategy, team development, operational efficiency, technology decisions, succession planning, and governance. We also offer an external perspective — a "third eye" — that helps reveal blind spots and surface new opportunities.

What’s the first step if we’re interested in working together?

We always begin with a free, no-obligation conversation — ideally in person — to understand your goals, challenges, and where you might need support. From there, we’ll suggest options tailored to your business.

How are your services priced?

Our pricing is based on value delivered, not hours spent. We agree upfront on scope and outcomes, so you know what to expect and there are no surprises along the way.

Do you bring in others for specialised work?

Yes. When needed, we engage trusted external specialists — in areas like finance, manufacturing, operations, or people management — while remaining your primary strategic advisor throughout.

Contact

Contact

Contact

Let’s talk about your business goals.

First meeting is free — let's understand what’s possible.

Email

john@sandford.solutions

Telephone

+64 21 926 942