
Structure & Responsibility
with Michael Spandern
Here you find strategic support for senior leaders and decision-makers in agribusiness, food and related organisations worldwide.
Built on more than 30 years of hands-on experience in sales, commercial leadership and international strategy, the focus is on what truly defines sustainable success: clear direction and robust organisational structure.

This is not consultancy.
It is senior-level advisory and mentoring for leaders whose decisions have lasting impact. My engagements are selective, long-term and based on trust, discretion and substance.
Clients are supported in navigating complexity, taking high-impact decisions and shaping organisations that perform reliably under real-world conditions — across markets, cultures and political environments.
One-on-One Mentorship Programme
6 – 12 months of personal counselling on leadership skills and building result oriented teams
Private sessions for senior executives and entrepreneurs about structures and mindful leadership
What textbooks don’t tell you
Strong theories matter only if they stand up in practice. That is why I work closely with my clients on a personal level and maintain a regular, long-term exchange.
My approach is to draw from proven models, select what truly fits your specific situation, and then elevate it further. I follow a no-pressure philosophy that focuses on sound structures and efficient workflows, placing the right people in the right roles, and developing talent sustainably rather than relying on pressure on individual performance.
From the Journal
- ‘n Boer maak ’n plan
- Finding Good People in Food and Agribusiness
- Stop Preparing!
- Digitalisation: When Technology Lets Farmers Farm Again
- Never Finished: The Endless Road of Sales Work
- The Farmer’s Hat









