Highly successful Senior Executive, Founder and CEO of Sholl Communications (Aust.) which was established in 1986 and sold after 21 years in 2007. Guided Sholl Communications to a National Company with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide.

Proven track record of over 30 years in leading and building businesses, concentrating on staff values, honesty and integrity. An extremely committed and entrepreneurial leader focused on telecommunications services, product development, partnership alliances and strategic business development on a worldwide scale.

Recently completed a three-year contract in the Middle East delivering over $250 Million of Satellite contracts. These successful contracts came through his vast International contacts, including Pakistan, the Middle East and Asia.

A graduate and member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. GAICD, MAICD.

Chris has over 35 years’ experience in the telecommunications industry as an engineer, consultant, technology leader, innovator and visionary. Chris is highly experienced and brings a wealth of expertise and innovation to the businesses, projects and assignments that he works with.

Mr. McKechie was a pioneer in the design and development of integrated community networks, initially working with NDY. Sanctuary Cove was Australia’s first integrated residential resort and Chris was responsible for the design of the community network supporting telephone, cable TV, security and broadband services. He designed and built the first fibre to the home network in Australia and was responsible for the development of the wholesale open access model which culminated in the setup and technical operations of OPENetworks – Australia’s first wholesale only open access carrier.

Chris is now focusing his attention to assisting others develop new telecommunications and ISP business opportunities, fibre and integrated networks, and technology solutions to support their business challenges and goals.

Michael is an Associate of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors and has been involved with the building industry since 1968. He joined Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) in 1968 where he was involved in projects such as AMP St James, BHP House and Collins Place.

Michael was a director of RLB for 25 years, together with being past Chairman of RLB Oceania and an RLB Global Board member.

As Director, he has been involved with many of Melbourne’s major retail and residential projects, several hospitals and significant complex commercial projects. He has extensive experience in difficult projects particularly in the areas of refurbishment and retrofits to major commercial and residential developments.

Ken is a highly successful Senior Executive with extensive experience. He has held senior executive positions at leading international telecommunications companies such as British Telecom, Telecom New Zealand and Telstra Corporation and currently runs his own consulting business.

His experience includes serving as both Chairman and Director of Telecommunications related companies in EMEA and Asia Pacific regions and he has led numerous strategic change initiatives to both build businesses and improve business performance. He is recognised as a network technology expert in wireline, wireless and submarine cable and the application of emerging and future technologies. Highly accomplished in commercial negotiations and business delivery.