Board
Philip Suriano GAICD
CHAIRMAN/NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AUDIT, RISK, NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE MEMBER
Ian Neal
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND AUDIT, RISK, NOMINATION & REMUNERATION COMMITTEE MEMBER
Dagmar Parsons
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND AUDIT, RISK, NOMINATION & REMUNERATION COMMITTEE MEMBER
Leadership Team
Wayne Hooper GAICD
Chief Executive Officer
Matthew Twist GIA (Aff.)
COMPANY SECRETARY, AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Thomas Schlaefer
Research & Development Manager
Thomas is a materials and process expert out of Germany who leads our R&D department. He achieved his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering at the Surface Engineering Institute of RWTH Aachen University, Germany, which is one of the leading research institutes for coating materials and processes. He has extensive experience and knowledge of materials and coating processes, and technical skills related to laser cladding, application oriented coatings development, materials development, and materials and composites analysis.
Keith Allan
head of sales & marketing
Keith is an executive leader with global experience building technical, solution-oriented teams, as to deliver positive customer experiences and outcomes. Focused on collaborative sales and marketing strategies to deliver technical solutions to extend the life of hard-working assets and reduce scrap and stress on the environment . Keith enjoys working closely as a team mate across sales, marketing, R&D and operations to deliver technical solutions in industrial markets.
Steve Halloran
Operations Manager (New South Wales & Queensland)
Steve has led our NSW operations, including estimating, since 2012. Steve has recently taken the post of Production Manager overseeing our Queensland operations. He joined LaserBond in 2007 as an experienced tradesman and is fully conversant in our diverse operational divisions. Steve holds a Cert III Mechanical Engineering Trade Certificate.
Chris Dempsey
Chris is an accomplished Senior Engineer Professional with extensive technical and management experience including manufacturing and oil & gas industries. He provides global experience in technical design, engineering, project management, operations management and senior leadership roles. He brings over 25 years of technical, business unit management and leadership to the LaserBond Victorian & South Australian facilities. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering – Mechanical (Hons).
Grant Wyber
head of projects
Grant is a Mechanical Engineer with significant experience in machine design and robotics. He has worked in Australia and overseas, project managing factory builds and upgrades including the development of new technology. Grant has a background in heavy industry, in engineering, project management and operations management.
Michael Tyler
chief operating officer
Michael has a wealth of experience in leadership roles within global manufacturing and end to end supply chain operations, across many industry sectors including Healthcare and Steel, and in multiple geographies. He holds a Science degree majoring in Metallurgy and an MBA. His background in Metallurgy, together with his extensive industry experience, provides a unique perspective that aligns perfectly with our strategic direction.
Gavin Lynch
general manager human resources & whs
Gavin is a People, Culture and Safety leader with significant experience building high performance, highly engaged workforces that use safe systems of work. Gavin uses his expertise across all aspects of human resources and safety to ensure that businesses get the most from their employees and employees get the most out of their careers. Prior to joining LaserBond Gavin worked across a variety of industries most recently with Fire & Rescue NSW as well as Chubb Security.