SYNERTEC - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- General Manager - Engineering
- Professional Engineer and Project Manager
Andrew is a professional engineer and project manager with over 20 years' experience in the infrastructure and utilities industries. He has worked with clients across Australia to deliver complex engineering projects and efficiently manage their asset base.
His career has spanned senior operational and strategic roles within both public and private organisations where he has a strong track record of leading high performing teams to deliver operational excellence, business growth as well as exemplary client outcomes. Andrew is passionate about leading dynamic, multidisciplinary teams that are solving problems for our partners and creating new technologies for the transition to a green economy.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Head of Strategy and Transformation
Ashleigh's expertise includes a detailed understanding of financials, project management, audit, documentation, and continual improvement. Ashleigh has held key roles on many of Synertec's systems engineering projects, including project managing the systems implementation for the Melbourne Underground Rail Loop. Her knowledge and experience enable her to bring both technical and commercial perspectives to her projects and her clients.
As Head of Strategy and Transformation, Ashleigh is accountable for driving and managing the execution of Synertec's strategic planning process. She oversees a team responsible for project controls at a portfolio level and she is also responsible for the implementation of Synertec's performance management system, which provides regular dashboard reports to chart performance.
Job Titles:
- Manager
- Member of the Leadership Team
Job Titles:
- Chief Financial Officer
- Company Secretary
- Executive Director
- Member of the Board of Directors
Mr. Harris is an Executive Director, Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary of Synertec. Mr. Harris oversees Future Business and Technology, as well as corporate development, investor relations and finance functions for the Group.
Mr. Harris is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, an
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- AEIS Group Manager
David is Synertec's AEIS Group Manager. He has over 15 years of experience in Control Systems and Engineering, across a range of platforms. He has led and delivered significant infrastructure projects and worked in a range of industries including Rail, WWT, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage and Mining. He is self-motivated, passionate and prides himself on producing high quality commercial and project outcomes for his clients.
Job Titles:
- Chairman
- Independent Non - Executive Director
- Member of the Board of Directors
- Non - Executive Director of Health
Mr. Lin is also Executive Chair of ASX listed company Bubs Australia Ltd
Mr. Lin was appointed as a non-executive director of Health and Plant Protein Group Limited on 3 November 2017, executive director from 1 July 2020 and executive chair on 4 August 2021, before retiring on 30 June 2022. Mr. Lin was appointed as a non-executive director of eCargo Holdings Limited on 9 April 2019 and resigned on 30 October 2019.
Job Titles:
- Independent Non - Executive Director
- Member of the Board of Directors
Ian is an experienced Executive with more than years in the banking industry across London and Australia. His most recent role was as Vice Chair of Debt Capital Markets and Head of Sustainability and Corporate Transition at Citi bank Australia.
Ian is a experienced negotiator, debt capital markets expert with a strong track record and ability to execute transactions. He has been involved, originated and delivered debt capital markets funding of over $500billion to Governments, top quality corporates, and the domestic banking sector.
Ian also has strong sustainability, ESG and Green financing experience having recently completed the Cambridge Business and Climate Change: Towards Net Zero course
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- General Manager of Technology
Jason is Synertec's General Manager of Technology. He has delivered large, complex automation projects across a wide range of industries including rail, water, gas, and mining. He is an expert in total plant integration, process control, optimisation, and large scale delivery of automation systems such as Programmable Logic Controls (PLC), Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA), and Distributed Control Systems (DCS). Jason's vast technical knowledge coupled with his project management skills have allowed him to consistently deliver robust and cost effective solutions for his partners.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Group Manager - Process & Mechanical
Josh leads our Process, Mechanical and Design Teams. He is an experienced Project Manager with a demonstrated history of leading teams of engineers and professionals to deliver quality outcomes. He has worked and delivered projects in industrial, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, research and defence sectors.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Group Manager - Project Execution
Kylie has over 25 years' experience in the life sciences, water and energy industries - managing and validating a variety of projects, specialising in automation projects and including all phases from project initialisation through to construction and handover.
Kylie's systematic approach allows her to manage projects from both the broad and detailed lenses providing project management and validation approaches that are both practical and compliant.
Kylie has worked both directly for a large manufacturing organisation as well as with consultancies in Australia, Singapore and Ireland.
Job Titles:
- Head of Business Development
- Member of the Leadership Team
Lee has extensive experience in engineering and commercial activity over more than 15 years working in Australian industry. He has worked on complex, large-scale projects across a wide range of industries including defence, gas, wastewater, desalination, manufacturing, and power distribution. As Synertec's Head of Business Development, Lee leads major bids and proposals, and supports Synertec's client requirements throughout the business lifecycle.
Job Titles:
- Chief Executive Officer
- Managing Director
- Member of the Board of Directors
- Founding Principal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
- Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors
Mr. Carroll is a founding principal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Synertec and a significant beneficial owner of Synertec. He has successfully grown the business of Synertec since it was first established in 1996.
His leadership style is ‘hands-on' and visionary, ensuring efficient and robust
Mr. Carroll is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds a Degree in Applied Science (Applied Chemistry) and a postgraduate qualification in Chemical Engineering.
Job Titles:
- Independent Non - Executive Director
- Member of the Board of Directors
Peter has served on over 25 boards across the energy, power, services, technology, telecommunication and not-for-profit sectors. He has broad global senior executive experience having worked in the UK, US, Europe, Asia/Pacific, Canada and Australia.
He has been CEO for a number of successful business turnarounds as well as a start-up. In doing this, he has become adept in identifying key issues within organisations whilst developing practical solutions to deliver significantly increased shareholder value. Peter's extensive experience encompasses cultural change, sustainability, digital transformation, sales/marketing, strategy and building governance and risk management processes.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- General Manager - Finance
Yash Gala is an experienced finance professional having worked in Manufacturing, FMCG and the Technology & Innovation sectors. Yash's expertise includes successful M&A, ERP system implementation, delivering outstanding performance improvements, FX management, capital raising and providing reports, analysis, strategy development and commercial advice.
Yash is a qualified CPA, team player, collaborator and enjoys the challenge of working in dynamic financial environments with partners and stakeholders to deliver superior results for owners and shareholders.