SANDERSON - Key Persons
Based in Queenstown, Brent is Development/Project Manager of the Queenstown Commercial arm of the Sanderson Group, and has an impressive 38 years of experience in the construction industry across the North and South Island. Brent has an extensive and valuable portfolio of expertise, as he has a background that has seen him heading up his own company, and taking senior management roles for other organisations. Both professionally and personally Brent realises the value of the ‘people' side of business, which in turn ensures a dynamic and focused team. His high expectations yield equally high results, and Brent's personal ethos of investing in his team is totally in line with that of the Sanderson Group.
As Chief Financial Officer, Brett is a Chartered Accountant with over 25 years' experience. When he joined the Sanderson Group, he brought with him a pragmatic manner which enables him to analyse and summarise the ‘numbers' into meaningful information, bringing focus to the decision making. He is able to comprehensively collate and communicate not only to the board members, but also to investors, vendors and stakeholders. Graduating from Otago University (B.Com) he has had extensive experience throughout South East Asia in manufacturing, media and construction related businesses. Brett has a finely-honed base of accomplishments, which is key to ongoing success.
As founder of the Sanderson Group, Fraser is recognised as a pioneer and leader of the concept of luxury retirement villages in New Zealand and has developed and operated eight retirement villages/facilities. With over 35 years of experience and extensive expertise, within the company he remains a constant presence from acquisitions right through to operation. Fraser has a relentless drive to continuously improve and create the best developments, in addition to spearheading strategic direction. His leadership is one that is defined by measured risk taking. Fraser was recently acknowledged by the New Zealand Aged Care Association as the inaugural winner of the Legendary Contribution to the Aged Residential Care Sector Award.
An intrinsic part of the Sanderson Group for nearly a decade, Gary's role involves translating strategy into seamless processes on an operational level. By overseeing managerial issues and developing the team, he has led a tightknit, forward thinking and cohesive unit. In tandem with Fraser he has ensured the operation of three luxury retirement villages and two award winning care facilities to exceptional standards. Gary has been an important cog in the aggressive growth phase of the company, thriving on the challenge of new ventures.
As Fraser's nephew, Jared joins the Sanderson Group as a vital part of the succession plan. In his role as financial analyst he works alongside the rest of the team, aiding the decision making around each project. Jared has spent the previous 25 years working overseas, during which time he has built an impressive CV. Initially acting as consultant to various energy, infrastructure, defence and technologies companies, he helped with business growth and performance problems. He then moved onto founding and running Roames, an innovative 3D mapping business, on which he led the global expansion into Europe and the US.
Nathan is Fraser's only son and leads the Sanderson Group's developments from feasibility through to construction management and project close out. After completing a Bachelor of Construction, majoring in Property Development, Nathan joined the Sanderson Group in 2009. He then gained overseas experience in the field, working at Tesco in the UK as a Development Manager, taking new stores from acquisition through to opening. Nathan has a well-rounded skill set, and having grown up in the business is as comfortable cleaning the machinery as he is chairing a board meeting. His strong problem solving and negotiation skills enable him to excel in all aspects of a development.
Fraser's eldest daughter Olivia holds bachelor's degrees from the University of Auckland in Law and Commerce (Finance). Prior to Sanderson Group, Olivia was a lawyer at Simpson Grierson. She has over 15 years of experience in retirement village law, aged care law, employment law, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, joint ventures, commercial contracts and competition law. Olivia is known for providing clear-headed, considered and pragmatic advice. She was instrumental in leading operations to enable the business to scale. Olivia is currently on parental leave.
Coming on board in a sales and marketing role, Stephen brings with him 32 years' worth of property specific experience. Previously a co-owner of a regional LJ Hooker franchise, he has built a sterling reputation in the property field. Moving to the Sanderson Group allows Stephen to further develop his already extensive managerial skills, marketing expertise and existing knowledge base, while simultaneously flexing his existing industry acumen and sharp negotiating skills.