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From CEO to Advisor — helping SME Owners regain clarity, confidence & control without burnout

Former CEO. 40+ years leading real businesses through growth, downturns and recovery.


I’m Neil Sayer.


I work with SME owners who are running real businesses — carrying real responsibility and navigating real pressure.


I know what it’s like when decisions pile up, time disappears, and everything ultimately rests with you.


My focus is practical clarity — helping you identify what truly matters and take confident action without overwhelm.

Leadership endorsement from Sir Ken Stevens, Founder of Glidepath

Executive endorsement following Neil Sayer’s tenure as CEO of Glidepath Limited:


“During Neil Sayer’s six years as Chief Executive, he led Glidepath through a period of exceptional growth and transformation.


Under Neil’s leadership, the company grew from annual revenues of $17 million to projected revenues of $50 million, expanded successfully into multiple international markets, and secured major global contracts.


Neil played a pivotal role in establishing overseas subsidiaries in Chile, the United States, Canada, and Australia, supported by a disciplined and well-executed market-entry strategy.


During his tenure, Glidepath evolved from a largely mechanical organisation into a fully integrated business encompassing mechanical, electrical, and software design, manufacturing, installation, and after-sales support.


Neil also implemented formal R&D systems, strengthened internal capability, and grew the team from 40 to more than 110 staff across multiple locations.


He left the company well positioned for continued growth and future challenges, and we have every confidence in his professionalism, focus, and leadership capability.”


— Sir Ken Stevens

Owner & Executive Chairman, Glidepath Limited

(at the time of appointment)

How I work

My work is grounded in:


  • Simplicity over complexity.
  • Action over theory.
  • Sustainable progress over burnout.


This isn’t about doing more.


It’s about focusing on what truly matters — and building a business that supports your life, not consumes it.


When your business supports your life and your work serves your purpose everything becomes easier.


I work with SME owners, senior leaders and purpose-driven organizations who want meaningful progress — without chaos, hype or burnout.

My Background

For over 40 years, I’ve led and grown businesses in New Zealand and internationally — including CEO roles through expansion, downturns, restructures and recovery.


I’ve worked across strategy, operations, sales, leadership and governance, and I understand the pressure business owners face when the weight of decisions never really switches off.


This experience shapes how I work today — practical, grounded, commercially realistic, and focused on execution, not theory.

Ready to take the next step?

Let's have a conversation on where you are at and what is an appropriate next step.


This is not a sales call; rather an opportunity to see where i may help.