About us
Our brand
Hi, we're
ST‑AND (as in "STAND")
Pleased to meet you!
We’re a bespoke, SETA accredited people development consultancy
based in Cape Town.
We’re designed to do things differently – the first consultancy to focus on the integrated development of every company’s two most important assets…
Brand and People
We believe that
to be successful
you need to…
STAND FOR
Be self-aware, be on purpose
STAND OUT
Be different, be better
STAND TOGETHER
Be cohesive, be connected
Our purpose…
Growth through people
Our values…
Authenticity
Being real • Direct and straightforward • Down‑to‑earth
Responsibility
Taking ownership • Being accountable • We are what we do
Passion
Living life • Loving what we do • Belief in possibility
Creativity
Solving problems • Thinking differently • Continuous improvement
Fulfilment
Achieving what we set out to achieve • Getting results • Helping others reach their true potential
Our founder…
Meet Steve Andrews.
Originally trained as a vet (yes a vet!) Steve’s been bringing his practical approach to brand and people solutions for over 20 years.
He’s worked on the successful development of leading corporate and FMCG brands (including Mars, Unilever, Sara Lee, Nestlé) and, before opening ST‑AND, headed up Corporate Brand and Design for Woolworths.
Steve’s a member of COMENSA (the professional body for coaching and mentoring in SA), an Insights Discovery Licensed Practitioner, registered assessor, moderator, accredited in the Goleman/Boyartzis Emotional & Social Competency Index (ESCI), LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® facilitator… and last, but not least, he’s the proud ‘dad’ to YourBrand™, our exclusive brand‑specific leadership programme.
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