A sounding board to test and measure your business ideas.
What is a sounding board?
Cambridge Dictionary: sounding board
noun
"a person or group of people that you use to test something such as a new idea or suggestion to see if they will accept it or if they think it will work"
Steven Harrison
Database Engineering
Steve is a Senior Data Engineer, with over a decade of experience transforming enterprise data infrastructure across cloud and on-prem environments.
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With strong knowledge and technically versatile in Python, C#, SQL, AWS, Azure, SSIS, Databricks, and CI/CD. Steve has led development of scalable ETL pipelines and cloud-native data solutions in both AWS and Azure ecosystems.Steve has worked across many industries such as marketing services, print and communications, electricity distribution, FMCG, energy and utilities. Steve has international experience living and working in New Zealand and currently works out of London.Steve is the guy that can do all things data engineering and coding but understands the business also. I’ve personally worked with him on E2E Value Chain analytics and various high level data projects.
Paul Singh
Procurement
Paul is a seasoned Procurement and Supply Chain Executive with over 25 years of experience spanning Dairy, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Facilities, Food Safety, Wholesale/Retail, Utilities, and Hospitality.
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Paul has successfully led and transformed procurement and supply chain functions, consistently delivering strategic value and operational excellence.
With deep international business experience across New Zealand, Australia, South East Asia, China, and South America, Paul brings a global perspective to relationship management, cost optimisation, and commercial negotiation. His leadership has driven year-on-year procurement savings exceeding $100 million NZD—an achievement that speaks to his unmatched commercial acumen and relentless focus on value-for-money outcomes.
Based in rural Waikato, Paul is a trusted partner in all things procurement. I’ve worked alongside him and witnessing firsthand his ability to navigate complex supplier landscapes, mitigate risk, and secure transformative results. I regularly refer to him as “The best negotiator in New Zealand".
Sanjiv Jetly
Leadership
A seasoned C-suite executive with over 30 years of diverse leadership experience across financial services, insurance, education, FMCG, big4 professional services, regulation, and member-based organizations.
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Currently serving as a CEO, Sanjiv has also held CFO, COO, and GM roles within large corporates.Proven track record in executive leadership, strategic transformation, governance, and operational excellence across public, private, and member-based sectors.Recognized for industry thought leadership—chaired multiple national conferences focused on marketing to older consumers, public sector accounting, and strategic HR. Deep expertise in member engagement, compliance, strategic financial management, and regulatory oversight.This is the guy that started my career and that I’m always grateful for as a mentor and as an adopted family member.
Greg Kendro
Supply Chain
A proud Cleveland, Ohio man and longtime Ohio State fan. Along with me, a big Chicago Hounds rugby fan too. A guy I refer to as my “American Dad”. Greg has 40+ years Supply Chain experience in the USA. Currently based in Chicago, USA.
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Over 17 of these years working with New Zealand’s largest company importing and exporting product from New Zealand and from the US to the rest of the world.In terms of Supply Chain Greg has done it all from managing a low cost best in class network through high performing 3rd party logistics companies across the US. He has also worked within a warehousing environment from the ground up to managing 100s of union members. Greg has managed many 'critical events' in the supply chain from product recalls, port strikes, the pandemic, global supply chain disruptions. You name it he's done it. Renowned for delivering a world class supply chain!
Jo Franzen
Capability & Strategy
Jo is a strategic consultant with over a decade of experience helping companies grow, adapt, and thrive. Jo has a background spanning executive leadership, HR strategy, M&A, cultural transformation, business growth, and governance roles.
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Jo has worked in many industries from tech and AI, vocational education, and professional services having lived and worked across Australia and New Zealand. Now Jo works with organisations across Australia and New Zealand to unlock performance, coach leaders, and implement practical strategies for business success.
Jo and I went through university together both studying HR papers and I’m pretty sure she aced me in every exam. Now I get to bring crazy ideas to Jo!
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Accounting & Shared-Services
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Location
Hamilton Central
Kirikiriroa - Hamilton
Aotearoa - New Zealand
