Meet the Team

At SLC Group, we take pride in our multi-disciplinary team, with each member offering a unique blend of skills and experiences. Together, we bring a wealth of knowledge and a shared passion for agribusiness to the table, and it’s this collective strength that drives our strategic consulting services.

  • SCOTTIE CHAPMAN

    Executive Director

    Scottie is an accomplished Founder, CEO and Executive Director known for his unique track record in establishing and scaling two cottage industries into large scale industries for New Zealand

    His strategic vision, business acumen, and ability to identify untapped opportunities and build successful teams around them has been instrumental in the success of these ventures.

    With a dynamic leadership style, Scottie consistently demonstrates his entrepreneurial drive and exceptional ability to execute innovative strategies, positioning businesses for substantial growth and domestic and international market dominance.

  • NICK HAMMOND

    Director

    Nick is an accomplished Founder and CEO celebrated for his entrepreneurial spirit and innovative mindset. His sharp business acumen swiftly elevates company from start-up to high-growth status.

    A Chartered Accountant and Lawyer, Nick's dual expertise uniquely positions him to navigate complex business landscapes.

    Renowned nationally for his innovation, Nick's ability to seize opportunities and implement groundbreaking strategies sets him apart. Under his leadership, Spring Sheep Milk Co. fosters innovation and collaboration, achieving remarkable milestones and solidifying its industry presence.

  • TIMOTHY ARMITAGE

    Head of Strategy and Implementation

    Tim is a highly versatile strategic consultant with a unique job history spanning international and central government, corporate and start-up agri-business, fisheries, aquaculture and food tech.

    Bringing multi-dimensional, data-driven perspectives, he offers an exceptional ability to distil and deliver actionable commercial strategies from complex technical information, coupled with a deep understanding of technical regulatory processes and government funding.

    He specialises in commercial and sales strategy, new market development, organisational and governance structure, development of R&D strategies, commercialisation plans, and securing government funding.