Michael Ford

Michael Ford is the founder and CEO of Castaway Forecasting, a powerful business forecasting and modelling SaaS tool for SMEs and their advisors.14 With over 30 years of experience as an accountant, entrepreneur, and business advisor, Ford developed Castaway to transform the future of business.1 He is known for his expertise in helping businesses design a better future and is recognized as a thought leader, growth architect, and speaker in the industry.13

Ford co-founded Castaway Forecasting with Jo Buchanan, driven by their shared passion for learning from history's greatest minds and their belief in the power of SMEs to move the world forward.2 Under his leadership, Castaway has grown to be used by half of the top 100 accounting firms in Australia and the UK.1

In addition to his professional work, Ford is dedicated to charitable causes, particularly finding a cure for cancer. He actively supports Tour de Cure Australia, investing significant time and resources into this initiative.2

Ford is also known for his unconventional views on traditional budgeting, advocating instead for rolling forecasting as a more effective approach for businesses.4 His vision for the future of business planning emphasizes the importance of preparing for uncertainty and leveraging planning processes in unpredictable times.4