About us

Kia ora and welcome to MSA

We are proud to be a 100% New Zealand owned and headquartered.

MSA Group defies conventional categorization. We are a distinctive fusion of commercial investments and social enterprises, blending profitability with purpose.

We are driven by a core belief: the most impactful way to confront the social challenges in our communities is by spotting untapped commercial opportunities to launch sustainable businesses that create meaningful employment for underserved populations.

What truly sets us apart is the diverse expertise of our founders. With a proven track record across New Zealand, Australia, and Asia, we have built, scaled, and exited ventures in a broad spectrum of industries—including recruitment, real estate, motor vehicles, technology, business services, education, coworking spaces, and social services.

  • Lachlan Sloan

    COFOUNDER

    Lachlan is our group CEO and spends his time between Australia & New Zealand.

  • Cyril Gudgeon

    COFOUNDER

    Cyril is Deputy Chief Executive of our Youth Services business units across both New Zealand and Australia

  • Delaine Gudgeon

    COFOUNDER

    Delaine advises on operational and delivery matters and supports Cyril day to day in the Youth Services business.

  • Vikki Zhang

    Vikki Zhang

    CFO

    Vikki is our group CFO. Based in Australia she covers the entire portfolio across Australia & New Zealand.

  • Anthony Moore

    CIO

    Anthony is our technology lead for MSA Group

  • Resty Ongoco

    EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

    Resty is our group's Executive Assistant.

  • Nicola Cribb

    PERSONAL ASSISTANT

    Nicola is the PA for our Cofounders Cyril and Delaine

  • Dianne Levy

    PERSONAL ASSISTANT

    Dianne is the PA to our Cofounder Lachlan

  • Claire Allen

    ACCOUNTS OFFICER

    Claire handles all accounts and administration