Gary has been with BNNT Technology since the very beginning, having identified the opportunity when the process was first invented at Deakin University. Gary is an experienced company director and senior engineer with verifiable success in identifying and commercialising new technologies, establishing and structuring companies, and driving product development across a range of industries. As a qualified engineer (Bachelor of Engineering – Mechanical & Computing, and Master of Engineering – Systems) Gary has been able to draw on his extensive real-world experience to guide the successful production of BNNT at commercial scale for the first time.
He is a strategic decision maker, experienced team leader, mentor and motivator.
Gary was also instrumental in bringing other technologies to the PPK Group of Companies including Li-S Energy, White Graphene and PowerPlus Energy Pty Ltd.
His past experience includes Director appointments in companies in the Aviation, Innovation, Building and FMCG Sectors. Previous roles include 5 years as CTO in the Modular Building Industry, 10 years as Senior Design Engineer for General Motors, and 7 years as a Commissioned Officer in the Australian Army.