Our Company
Our People
Corporate
Chris Hopkins
Managing Director and Chief Executive
Chris is responsible for the overall day to day operation of Scott and implementation of strategy and business plans. He is the main point of contact for media and analysts and regularly visits Scott's key customers to build relationships and assist the sales and marketing process. Chris also leads Scott's search for potential acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic alliances that will help grow Scott in the future. Chris is a Director of Scott Technology and many of its subsidiary companies.
Greg Chiles
Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary
Greg is responsible for the accounting, treasury, IT and other backoffice functions. His role also involves undertaking due diligence on any businesses that Scott may be looking to acquire. Greg joined Scott in February 2008, prior to which he spent 16 years with a large accounting firm in New Zealand and the UK in business advisory and corporate finance roles. Greg is also a Director of many of Scott's subsidiary companies.
Kate Logan
Human Resources
Kate is responsible for the human resource function. Her responsibility includes advising and supporting people leaders with respect to strategic planning; project implementation; and the introduction and management of best practice HR policies and procedures. Kate is an experienced senior human resource practitioner who has worked in public, private and global organisations for over 20 years. She has had significant experience in manufacturing, engineering, trade/distribution and professional services environments.
Sales
Ken Snowling
Head of Appliance Systems
Ken is responsible for the sales and development of appliance automation systems. He is supported by a highly experienced team of sales, engineering and technical support people based in New Zealand, USA, Italy and China. Ken has over 35 years' experience in engineering. He started as an apprentice toolmaker, moving through to mechanical design, industrial engineering, project management, and sales and marketing.
Andrew Arnold
Head of Automation and Robotics
Andrew is responsible for the development and commercialisation of Scott's meat processing technology. He has been actively involved in this technology since it started seven years ago and is responsible for developing the patented technology which is recognised as world leading in the field. Andrew has over 30 years' experience in working with automated machinery for Scott Technology. Andrew is also a Director of Robotic Technologies Limited and NS Innovations Pty Limited.
Brad Hunting
Head of Mining
Brad Hunting joined Rocklabs in November 2008 after a long career in Australia working in both the mine site and commercial laboratory environment. During this time Brad was exposed to a number of industries including iron ore, coal, alumina, nickel, lead, zinc and gold, as well as being involved in exploration drilling. Brad's understanding of laboratory processes, along with a strong understanding of the mining industry as a whole, allows him to work well with all Rocklabs customers to find the best available solution to their sample preparation problems.
Tony Joyce
General Manager, Industrial Automation
Tony heads the Industrial Automation team and spends much of his time working with local manufacturing industries, universities and government seed-funding bodies developing automated solutions for their businesses. Tony has recently returned from two years in China after setting up a sales and service office to support the Asian market. He has been with Scott for over 20 years as a mechanical designer, spending much of the last 10 years working on sites supporting the appliance market.
Dr. Donald Pooke
Chief Executive Officer, HTS-110
Donald has 20+ years experience in high-temperature superconducting research at Industrial Research Limited, starting in material research and moving into applications for HTS. Donald was the founding CTO of HTS-110, becoming CEO in 2008. He holds a PhD from Cambridge University and undertook post-doctoral research at the University of Tokyo.
Alan Prince
General Manager, Scott Service International
Alan and his team of seven staff are responsible for providing maintenance, spare parts and warranty support to Scott customers. They also assist customers with plant upgrades and plant relocations. Alan has been with Scott for over 20 years, including roles as a designer and project manager.
Sean Starling
General Manager, Scott Australia
Sean is General Manager of Scott Technology Australia Pty Limited. Prior to joining Scott, Sean held a senior role with Meat & Livestock Australia which has provided him with valuable contacts in the Australasian meat industry. Australia is a key market for meat automation solutions, as well as providing back door access to the North and South American markets via large Australian producers. The Australian operations also provide sales and support services for Scott activities in the appliance and mining industries.
Operations
Grant Bunting
Chief Operating Officer
Grant is responsible for leading the design, manufacturing, procurement and project management functions for Scott in New Zealand (Dunedin, Christchurch, Auckland) and China. His role involves directing a large group of senior staff, providing leadership, guidance and accountability as well as undertaking detailed reporting back to the company executive. Grant has been with Scott since August 2011 and brings 10 years of managerial experience with PGG Wrightson, Dynamic Controls and Invacare (USA).
Steve Henshaw
Group Manager, Projects
Steve is responsible for the co-ordination, project management and delivery of large projects across the Group. In this role he closely works with both the sales and operations team.
Kevin Kearney
Group Manager, Manufacturing
Kevin is responsible for the managing and co-ordinating manufacturing across the Group. Kevin joined Scott in November 2009. He has 20 years' experience in large engineering and manufacturing businesses where he has held various senior operations and site management roles.
Jason Schurmann
Group Procurement Manager
Jason is the Group Procurement Manager and has over 15 years experience in the engineering field. Jason is an experienced procurement professional who ensures that best practice is adhered to at all times. Jason and his team work together to source, manage and deliver the best supply chain solutions.
