Laurie Hatton
Business Broker

Laurie Hatton brings over 30 years of sales success across multiple industries as a Business Broker with LINK Business. He builds competition for his listings through a deliberate process: drawing on specialised business positioning and proposition development skills to maximise value from the outset, then targeting his own buyer network alongside LINK's local and global database of over 300,000 prospective acquirers to drive genuine interest. Buyers are carefully qualified against their resources, skills, and experience to ensure they are well-matched to the vendor's business. His integrity, approachable manner, and professionalism have made him a trusted partner for business owners working through one of the most significant decisions of their careers. 

After earning a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing and Economics from the University of Otago, he built his commercial foundations working for some of New Zealand's most recognised organisations, including Glad Products, SC Johnson, Lion Nathan, Green Cross, Contact Energy, and Fujifilm. His subsequent experience as a business owner gave him firsthand understanding of what vendors face, and it was that combination of corporate grounding and entrepreneurial perspective that drew him to LINK. 

That career spans industries from FMCG, beverage, and healthcare through to energy and advertising, and the breadth shows in how he works. He reads opportunities quickly, negotiates with confidence, and draws on LINK's structured processes and buyer database to consistently deliver results for the vendors he represents. 

Outside of work, he stays active through swimming, biking, and running, and makes time for surfing and skiing when the season allows. It is an approach to life that mirrors the energy and consistency he brings to his work. 

For those seeking a professional and confidential discussion about their business and exit planning, Laurie is the specialist to have in their corner. With his approachable style and depth of expertise, he is committed to guiding clients through to a successful sale.