BUSTECH - Key Persons
As the Chairman of the BusTech Group, Christian provides oversight to the design and engineering direction of the group with the added responsibility of focusing on solutions to enhance consumer experience by delivering integrated transit platforms enabled by technology. Prior to co-founding Fusion Mobility, Christian held operations and engineering roles with OEMs, Tier 1 supply base, engineering consultancies and new technology start-ups, where he oversaw the delivery of new products from concept to series production. Christian's career has included executive roles at market-leading brands such as MG Rover/BMW, Lotus, TWR, and ZF Group. Most relevantly Christian spent seven years with Tesla from its inception where he was part of the Tesla Roadster team before relocating to the US, productionising the current Fremont facility and launching the Model S. His experience in the electric vehicle industry is unrivalled in Australasia and he brings to BusTech a passion to lead the creation of the zero-emissions mass transit sector in Australia.
Job Titles:
- CEO
- Director
- Member of the Executive Team
Dan provides commercial and strategic oversight to the BusTech Group, where his extensive corporate experience is a valuable asset. Dan is passionate about creating integrated solutions for BusTech customers. Prior to establishing the Fusion Mobility division of Fusion Capital, which includes the BusTech Group, with Mat and Christian, Dan was a corporate and commercial lawyer for 20 years with a particular focus on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, corporate governance and joint ventures in both London and Australia. Consistently recognised as one of South Australia's leading mergers and acquisitions lawyer, regularly exceeding client expectations for service, the quality of advice and commerciality, Dan was recognised in Best Lawyers International's categories of Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity between 2014 and 2018, before co-founding Fusion Mobility which also includes advanced manufacturing stablemates Brabham Automotive, Swagman and Evant.
Job Titles:
- Chief Technical Officer
- Member of the Executive Team
Gregg is the Chief Technical Officer leading the technical strategy and execution for the BusTech Group. Gregg is keen to work with innovative technical partners to produce engaging vehicles that improve the shared transit experience for patrons and operators. Gregg's career started with large, process-driven Tier 1 OEMs and migrated to prototype and research-focused organisations. He spent the last decade at McLaren, where he led the definition and delivery of products for use in professional motorsports (including the TAG-320, which is the heart of a Formula 1 car's control and data system). Gregg enjoys leading small, highly focused teams capable of developing their own technical path using cutting-edge engineering techniques.
Job Titles:
- Chief Commercial Officer & General Manager BusTech Queensland
- Transport Industry Leader
Martin Hall is a transport industry leader with extensive experience in the bus sector and a passion to drive the transport industry to a zero emission future. A Fellow of the UK Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, Martin has worked in senior executive and General Manager roles with leading Queensland-based transport providers including Clarks Logan City Bus Service, Surfside Buslines, part of the Transit Australia Group, and Hornibrook Bus Lines, a subsidiary of Keolis Downer Australia's largest private provider of multi-modal public transport.
Martin joined BusTech in 2022, as Chief Commercial Officer and General Manager of the company's Gold Coast operations, bringing a wealth of experience to the company in bus operations, equipment supply and business management. Martin has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Plymouth and post graduate qualifications in community renewal and town planning. He has served as President of the Gold Coast Central Chamber of Commerce since 2016 and is Vice Chairman of the not-for-profit Gold Coast Community Fund.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Co - Founder of Fusion Mobility Division of Fusion Capital
Mathew Fitch is a co-founder of Fusion Mobility division of Fusion Capital, which includes BusTech Group and advanced manufacturing stablemates Brabham Automotive, Swagman and Evant. Mathew's background is in accountancy and advisory, where he held roles with Bentleys & KPMG before becoming Managing Director of Precision Components Australia, one of the largest Tier One suppliers to GM, Ford and Toyota. In addition to Mathew's role with Bustech Group, he also plays an active role in Fusion Property and Fusion Technologies, which invests in technology start-ups and growth businesses. With a wealth of hands-on experience ranging from boardroom level to the office floor, Mathew brings an invaluable understanding of international business, manufacturing and financial management to the BusTech Group.
Job Titles:
- Director of Product and Head of Projects
Ross is the Director of Product and Head of Projects for the BusTech Group, with responsibility for client engagement with industry and government partners to drive technology adoption, strategic partnerships and business growth. Ross brings a blend of automotive, finance and renewables experience to BusTech. Most recently the corporate sales manager for BMW in South Australia, he also has more than 12 years' finance experience working in London with some of the world's largest institutions including, Santander, RBS and Lloyds. Academically trained in environmental science and renewables, Ross is excited to be bringing all of his experience together bringing zero emission buses to the roads of Australia
Job Titles:
- Chief Operating Officer
- Member of the Executive Team
Stacey is Chief Operating Officer for the BusTech Group, with responsibility for the Group's financial strategy, planning and implementation. Stacey is an operations and finance executive with start-up experience having held previous roles in finance and project management within the automotive industry. Most recent roles include Finance Manager for Fusion Mobility Group including Brabham Automotive and ZF Group, and 10 years within a professional services accounting firm. Stacey brings a passion for operational excellence to the BusTech Group and its business partners in the drive to become a market leader in zero-emissions mobility solutions.