
Nick Hammond
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND CO-FOUNDERNick Hammond is the CEO of Spring Sheep Milk Co., stepping into the role in 2021. Nick is a natural leader and is described as an entrepreneur and innovator by those who work with him. Nick has an impressive breadth of knowledge across genetics, farm systems, processing and innovation. His strong business acumen has propelled Spring Sheep Milk Co. from a start-up to a high growth business.
Nick is qualified in NZ as both a Chartered Accountant and Lawyer, and has been recognised on the national stage for his innovation. His experience includes PwC and Gallagher Group. He is also a Director on the Infant Nutrition Council for Australia and New Zealand.

Thomas Macdonald
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICEROn the outskirts of Hamilton, Thomas grew up living and breathing farming, and his innate love of numbers naturally evolved into a passion for New Zealand agribusiness.
Thomas has been part of Spring Sheep’s journey since the beginning and has a long-term vision to drive innovation for our sheep milk industry to thrive on a global scale.
As part of his role, Thomas leads our teams across genetics, milk supply, manufacturing and market access. He also heads up our partnership with Ministry for Primary Industries as Programme Manager of Sheep – Horizon Three.

Scottie Chapman
CO-FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTORScottie’s passion is designing and enthusiastically implementing international sales strategies. He likes dabbling in strategy, branding and big-picture stuff, but the truth is, Scottie loves building businesses with great products and he’s good at it. Scottie has a Bachelor of Commerce.

Andrea Wilkins
CHIEF MARKETING OFFICERAndrea is our brilliant marketer and equally as quick-witted as she is creative, she is the driving force behind the brands. Andrea has extensive experience in marketing and a couple of innovation success stories under her belt. Her goal is to create a truly global sheep milk brand that New Zealand can be proud of. Andrea has a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Human Nutrition.

Shane Topp
CHIEF SALES OFFICERShane is our key connector and partnership maker. With over 20+ years of senior sales experience, his mission is to take our sheep milk products to the world. A master negotiator and relationship builder, Shane establishes the best deal for all parties involved. While he is frequently earning Airpoints from preaching the benefits of sheep milk to the globe, Shane can otherwise be found golfing on the West Coast links of Auckland.