Hamish has enjoyed a career in farm management, consultancy and also executive management roles in corporate farming companies for over 30 years.

In addition to the agribusiness roles, has been involved in the development of a number of renewable energy businesses and is executive chairman of 3 large AD related companies.

Taking proactive roles in assisting businesses identify and then implement a clear strategic route in challenging and volatile times.

From a farming family and then a farm management background, is a founder director of ABP.

A keen private pilot and scuba diver, who also enjoys game shooting and attempting to keep fit with a mountain bike!

Angus' career has been focussed on the financial management and development for farms, estates and renewable businesses to progressively improve financial returns.

Interests also include analysing complex businesses and investment appraisals of new ventures to forecast returns and identify commercial risks.

Outside work Angus enjoys coaching mini rugby, mountain biking, skiing, field sports and half training the family cocker spaniel!

With a degree from Harper Adams Agricultural College, James has followed a farming career which includes farm management roles and then positions within large regional agricultural consultancy firms.

Assisting clients in a range of farm management roles as regards practical farming, effective machinery profiles and compliance with environmental schemes and BPS. In addition, the creation of sound practical farming budgets.

A farm machinery enthusiast who also enjoys field sports.

Peter joined ABP in 2010 having graduated from Newcastle University in 2008 with a 2:1 degree in Agriculture and Farm business management. He has practical farming experience across a range of enterprises having worked on farms in the UK and Australia.

Specific roles include financial budgets and forward planning. As well as farm business appraisals, joint ventures & contact farming management and basic payment scheme advice.

Outside of work Peter enjoys playing cricket for his local team, fishing and attempting to keep fit at the gym!

Natalie joined the ABP team in 2012. After leaving college she joined a large agricultural machinery dealer as a sales administrator, progressing to become office manager before moving on to be become a farm secretary. Through her career she has gained a strong knowledge of the farming industry.

Roles include book-keeping, management accounts, payroll and financial management.

Outside of work Natalie enjoys cycling and walking.

Melissa joined the ABP team in Summer 2015 after finishing her AAT qualification at college. Before having a break to raise a family, Melissa has worked in administration for an Oil company, a Clay Pigeon manufacturer and a large retail store.

Melissa's roles include book-keeping and management accounts, as well as doing cash reports for many of our agricultural clients.

Outside of work, Melissa enjoys walking, running and cycling to keep fit and training for Charity events.

Mia joined the ABP team in Summer 2017 after working in the accounts department at a large printing company and completing her AAT level 3 qualification.

Roles include book-keeping and producing cash reports for many of our agricultural clients. Outside of work Mia enjoys keeping fit at the gym, joining local 5k park runs and baking.

Jess joined the ABP team in 2023 after completing her postgraduate degree in International Agri-business and Food Chain Management. 

Passionate about all things agriculture and the environment, Jess is on hand to give our clients any advice and support. 

Outside of work Jess enjoys playing polo, teaching her spaniel new commands, and helping out on the family farm.