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.
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Lachlan Sloan
COFOUNDER
Lachlan is our group CEO and spends his time between Australia & New Zealand.
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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.
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Vikki Zhang
CFO
Vikki is our group CFO. Based in Australia she covers the entire portfolio across Australia & New Zealand.