Board of Directors - Quickstep Technologies

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	Tony Quick Independent Non-Executive Director and Chairman Tony Quick is Chair of the Defence Materials Technology Centre which is a Defence funded Co-operative Research Centre. He is also the TCF Supplier Advocate in the Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research & Tertiary Education and an Adjunct Professor at RMIT University. After graduating from Cambridge University, Tony Quick spent most of his career in International Business Development, Program and Business Management. Mr Quick first worked in Aerospace composites in 1988 and in 1993 he joined Westland Helicopters where he held senior international business development and program management roles. In October 2000 he left Westland to emigrate to Australia and, in 2001, set up GKN Aerospace Engineering Services Pty Ltd to service global demand for engineering services, he was the Director and General Manager until 2009. The company provided design services to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program for Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman and grew to employ more than 240 aerospace engineering staff in Australia. Its parent company, GKN Aerospace, is one of the world’s largest independent first-tier suppliers to the global aviation industry providing integrated metal and composite assemblies for aerostructures and engine products. Mr Quick was the Director of the Defence Industry Innovation Centre, Enterprise Connect from 2009 to 2011. Mr Quick was one of the founding co-chairs of the JSF Airframe Vehicle and Propulsion Systems Industry Capability Team and a member of the JSF Industry Advisory Committee. He chaired the Joint Steering Committee for the implementation of the Action Agenda for Aerospace and the Australian Aerospace Industry Forum: Aerospace Defence Industry Engagement Working Group. He was a member of the Future Manufacturing Industry Innovation Council and chaired the Design Victoria Advisory Board.
	Philippe Odouard Managing Director and CEO Ecole Des Hautes Etudes Commerciales Postgraduate Masters (Finance) Mr Philippe Odouard was appointed Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director in October 2008. He has significant management experience within the global aerospace and defence sectors - both of which are primary target markets for Quickstep's technology. Prior to joining Quickstep, Mr Odouard held a dual role with Thiess Pty Ltd - one of Australia's largest infrastructure and services contractors - as Senior Manager of Strategy and Business Development: Defence, and Project Director for the A$3 billion Melbourne desalination plant. Mr Odouard has also held a number of senior management roles within Thomson-CSF (now Thales Group) - a world leader in information systems for the aerospace, defence and security markets. During this time, which included roles in both Australia and Europe, Mr Odouard was responsible for managing innovation developments as well as technology transfers. He negotiated and managed long term contracts with major global aerospace and defence groups. Significantly, Mr Odouard managed the Minehunter project, which at the time was the largest user of composites in Australia. In addition, he negotiated and managed significant contracts with Eurocopter when they sold the all-composite Tiger helicopter to the Australian Defence forces.
	Mark Bernard Jenkins Independent Non-Executive Director B. Com., Grad. Dip. Business Mr Jenkins has 20 years’ consulting, operational/financial management and business development experience in professional services firms (Chartered Accountants), investment banking, government agencies and public companies. Initially qualifying as a Chartered Accountant in Australia, his career includes two extended periods in London and has involved successful and extensive investment, commercial, financial and government dealings in Australia, Asia, the United States and Europe. Mr Jenkins was previously Australia’s Investment Commissioner based in London. He has also been involved as an advisor and investor in early stage technology companies, taking them through the initial funding and commercialisation stages. Mr Jenkins holds a Bachelor Degree in Commerce from the University of Western Australia and a Graduate Diploma in Business from Curtin University. He has also been involved in numerous professional development programs, including Cranfield University in England.
	Bruce Griffiths OAM Non-Executive Director Mr Bruce Griffiths OAM, has had a successful and extensive career, spanning more than 40 years, in the manufacturing industry. He has held a number of senior executive roles within the industry and has a long history in working with Government. Bruce was recently awarded the Order of Australia Medal for services to the automotive manufacturing industry and to the community. Current appointments include: Manufacturing Leaders Group Rail Supplier Advocate, since 2009 Board Member, Industry Capability Network Limited (ICNL) Director, Air International Thermal Systems Chairman, Sail Melbourne ISAF Sailing World Cup Member, Automotive Industry Innovation Council Advisory Board Member, Enterprise Connect Previous appointments include: Chairman, Futuris Automotive Group (2007-2012) Managing Director, Futuris Automotive Group (1992 -2007) Chairman, Air International Thermal Systems (2008-2011) Board Member, AutoCRC (Advanced Automotive Technology Ltd) (Inception -2012) Vice President of the Federation of Automotive Products Manufacturers (FAPM) (1990-2012) Honours: Order of Australia Medal, 2013 Centenary Medal for Services to the Development of the Auto Industry Policy Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame for services to the Manufacturing Industry
	Peter Chapman Cook Non-Executive Director M. Pharm., FRMIT, PhC., MPS, MRACI, C.Chem., MAICD. Mr Cook has extensive business experience both in Australia and overseas. He is currently CEO and Managing Director of Biota Holdings Ltd, and previously held the positions of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Orbital Corporation Limited, Chief Executive Officer of Faulding Hospital Pharmaceuticals, President of Ansell’s Protective Products Division, Deputy Managing Director of Invetech and Director of Research and Development for Nicholas Kiwi. He has had extensive experience in the commercialisation of innovation, both in new and established markets. He also has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, particularly with technology-based companies and has a strong manufacturing background. Mr Cook has over ten years’ international commercial experience in Europe, USA and Asia, where he has both lived and worked. Mr Cook holds a Masters Degree in Pharmacy and post graduate qualifications in Management.
	Air Marshal Errol McCormack (Ret'd) AO Non-Executive Director Errol McCormack served in the Royal Australian Air Force for 39 years, retiring in 2001 as Chief of Air Force with the rank of Air Marshal. During his period of service he commanded at unit, wing and command level, held staff positions in capability development, operations and educational posts and attended both RAAF and Joint Services Staff Colleges. His overseas postings included flying tours in Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, an exchange tour with the US Air Force flying the RF4C, Air Attaché Washington and Commander Integrated Air Defence System in the Five Power Defence Agreement between Malaysia, Singapore, UK, New Zealand and Australia. Since his retirement from the RAAF he has established a company providing consultancy services for multi-national companies working with the Australian Department of Defence. He is also Non-Executive Chairman of Chemring Australia Pty Ltd, a countermeasures and pyrotechnic manufacturing company based in Victoria, and consults for Chemring Group PLC and General Electric Military Engines. His pro-bono work includes Chairman of the Board of the Williams Foundation, an RAAF Association think- tank supporting development of Australian military aviation policy. He is a member of the Royal Aeronautical Society and the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Air Marshal McCormack has outstanding contacts throughout the Australian and international defence industries, and significant experience in assisting companies such as Quickstep in defence contracting and government liaison. He joined the Quickstep Board in August 2010.
	David Singleton Non-Executive Director David Singleton is the current Chief Executive Officer of Poseidon Nickel and was formerly CEO of Clough Engineering. In addition to his experience at the helm of ASX-listed companies, David has significant experience in the global aerospace industry, having held numerous senior roles with BAE Systems (British Aerospace). These include Group Head of Strategy and M&A (1997-1998 and 2003), Managing Director – Asset Management (1998-1999), and Chief Executive Officer of AMS NV – an Anglo-Italian Joint Venture between BAE Systems and Finmeccanica operating in defence and civil electronics (1999-2003). Prior to joining BAE, David also held senior management roles with several British defence manufacturers, including Business Unit Director of Royal Ordnance Rocket Motors (a wholly-owned subsidiary of British Aerospace focused on the research, design and manufacture of military missile motors and civil space thrusters); and General Manager of Royal Ordnance WFV (a UK-based manufacturer of guns and fighting vehicles for military applications). He joined the Quickstep Board in October 2010.
	David Wills Non-Executive Director B. Com., David Wills is a Chartered Accountant and was an audit partner with PricewaterhouseCoopers for 24 years. He retired from the firm in 2004 having held a number of management positions including Deputy Chairman of PwC in Australia (2000-2004), Managing Partner of the Sydney office (1997-2003), Chairman of the manufacturing practice (1995-1997) and Managing Partner of the PNG practice (1988-2003). He is currently a Non-Executive Director of Washington H Soul Pattinson & Company Limited; Clover Corporation Limited; Souls Private Equity Limited; Wesfarmers General Insurance Limited; InterRisk Australia Pty Limited (Chairman); and Cromford Australia Limited. David has extensive experience in Risk Management and the operations of publicly listed companies in Australia and is either a member of, or Chairman of, the Audit Committee of each of the companies mentioned above of which he is a current director. He joined the Quickstep Board in November 2010.
	Mr Jaime Pinto Company Secretary ACA Jaime is a Chartered Accountant with over 20 years experience in both professional practise and commerce. He has held senior finance roles in organisations of varying size and complexity, including small private businesses, large national groups and ASX listed entities. Jaime has significant experience with evolving companies and those undertaking rapid structural change, tailoring and implementing core accounting, administrative and compliance foundations to support such change. He is currently the Company Secretary of a number of ASX-listed and unlisted companies including BKI Investment Company Limited (ASX:BKI) and Clover Corporation Limited (ASX:CLV). Jaime joined Quickstep in November 2012.