agricultural & amenity
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Helping Agri & Amenity Businesses Grow Through People, Not Just Process.

Unlock performance by putting people at the centre of change. 

Populi provides consultancy, leadership coaching, and change management to businesses across the agriculture and amenity supporting industries & supply chain. 

Whether you’re navigating growth, restructuring, or simply want stronger alignment within your team, I work with business owners and leaders who want to shift culture, improve communication, and navigate complex transitions without losing sight of their people. 

Successful businesses thrive on strong teams, adaptable leaders, and a culture open to evolution. But change can be messy. Strategies alone don’t transform businesses; people do. 

That’s why I take a people-first approach, combining experience, coaching, and insight to guide transitions naturally and sustainably. No rigid frameworks. Just practical, relationship-led solutions that stick. 

Integrity, honesty, and wellness are at the heart of everything I do. 

Let’s start a conversation. 

Populi provides consultancy, leadership coaching, and change management to businesses across the agriculture and amenity supporting industries & supply chain.
Aligning People and Culture

Aligning People and Culture

Build values-led teams with clear roles, purpose, and alignment. Helping agri and amenity businesses create strong cultures that drive performance and growth.

Navigating Change & Transition

Navigating Change & Transition

Support for succession, restructuring, and growth. Guiding agri and amenity leaders through change with clarity and care, keeping people engaged, aligned, and motivated.

Strengthening Leadership & Clarity

Strengthening Leadership & Clarity

One-to-one support for agri and amenity leaders. Build confidence, integrity, and clarity to lead effectively in complex and high-pressure environments.

Insight & Decision Support

Insight & Decision Support

Trusted guidance for agri and amenity leaders. Strategic, financial, and operational insight to support confident decisions and sustainable business growth.

recent reflections

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    Justin Burns, President/CEO, Barenbrug USA

    You truly leave a legacy, one that the group will take pride in continuing. It’s a foundation of integrity and capability that you were monumental in building.

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    Paul Marais, Managing Director, Barenbrug South Africa

    Level-headed, logical, and with a sharp sense of humour, Paul balances rigour with humanity. His ability to hold both strategic perspective and day-to-day realities made him a trusted partner.

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    Álvaro Peixoto, Managing Director, Barenbrug Brazil

    Paul’s natural focus on the customer, combined with his professionalism and respect for people, makes him a standout leader. He prepares thoroughly, delivers consistently, and inspires confidence.

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    Mark, Seed Business Colleague

    I’ve thoroughly enjoyed working alongside Paul. His calm encouragement, supportive influence, and ability to bring out the best in others leave a very positive mark on those around him.

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    Jos van der Wielen

    Paul led with strategic clarity and human warmth. He challenged when needed, supported where it mattered, and kept teams close and resilient through good times and hard times.