ABOUT US

Alma Consulting is led by its two principals, Alison Sarginson and Mark Heslop, who have worked together for more than twenty years and jointly founded Alma in 2004.

Alma Consulting is led by its two principals, Alison Sarginson and Mark Heslop, who have worked together for more than twenty years and jointly founded Alma in 2004.

Alison Sarginson

Alison Sarginson

Executive Director & Principal Advisor

Mark Heslop

Mark Heslop

Executive Director & Principal Advisor

Both are trusted advisors to boards and executive teams, known for providing calm, independent judgment in complex, high‑pressure environments and for translating big‑picture challenges into clear, practical pathways forward.

Alma’s approach is deliberately practical and collaborative. We:

  • Take a holistic view, recognising the complexity of the sectors our clients operate in, and considering service delivery, workforce and financial impacts together
  • Focus on solutions that deliver real value and are achievable in practice
  • Work alongside your team as trusted advisers, respecting internal expertise and capability.
  • Provide independent, evidence‑based advice, with no hidden agenda
Alison Sarginson

Alison Sarginson

Executive Director & Principal Advisor

alison@almaconsulting.co.nz
+64 21 281 1111

B.Com (Accounting & Finance)
Chartered Accountant (CA ANZ)
PG Dip (Business Marketing)