Co-Founder & Group Managing Director

• 25+ years of transformative leadership in technology and business, with a focus on disruptive solutions.
• Co-Founder & Group Managing Director EDEA Energy, pioneering disruptive energy storage and stabilisation technologies for various sectors with a focus on defence, telecommunications, and humanitarian needs.
• Extensive experience navigating complex and politically challenging environments, exemplified by his roles in multiple technology startups and leading brands in Australia (e.g, Telstra, IBM, ANZ, NAB).

Chief Financial & Operating Officer

• 20+ years of strategic and financial leadership in energy exploration, renewables, technology and health care.
• Extensive experience in renewable energy financing and debt structuring as a Licensed Broker/Dealer, securing funding amounts ranging from $2 million to $130 million.
• Spearheaded the fundraising, strategic planning, and operational improvements as Managing Partner at Capital CFO Partners.
• Directed finance and strategy in various roles at Sodexo, a global service solutions provider, focusing on data-driven decision-making and technology adoption.
• MBA in Health Sector Management from Duke University and is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

Director Strategy & Planning

• Has held Strategic Advisor roles to both Defence and Private Sector
• Past Associate Professor of Defence Technology & Security, Deakin University
• As an Army officer, David served as the Australian Defence Advisor to Singapore and Brunei, commanded the Force Communications Unit in the Middle East, and was the Commandant, Army Recruit Training Centre, Kapooka
• Academic qualifications include:
  - Masters of Arts, Defence and
  Strategic Studies
  - Masters of Management, Technology
  - Bachelor of Technology,
  Environmental Science

Director Programs & People

• Has held diverse leadership roles in multiple sectors, including management consulting at Capgemini and transformation consulting at EY
• Founded THINQ, a freelance consulting firm, leveraging her extensive experience in organizational development and coaching
• Former Executive General Manager of People and Culture at Oakton, Program Director at Behind Closed Doors and Director People and Culture at Accru Melbourne
• Deep expertise in strategy, organizational architecture, and generalist Human Resources.
• Master of Human Resources Management, Deakin University

Strategic Advisor

• Former Director of Northrop Grumman Australia and has held senior business leadership roles with Saab, Hewlett Packard and Insitec, and guided strategic growth for Hanwha in Australia.
• As an Army officer, Jim commanded an Infantry Battalion, a UN Brigade in East Timor; and was the Commandant, Army Command and Staff College.
• Has a current Top-Secret Clearance (NV2).
• Academic qualifications include:
  - Master of Public and International Law (Melbourne University)
  - BA (Hons) (UNSW)
  - Graduate Staff College, Camberley (UK)
  - School of Science Shrivenham (UK)
  - Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD).

Director Executive Affairs & Projects

• Brings more than 20 years of leadership experience, guiding diverse teams and managing customer experience in high-pressure environments.
• Has worked across project management and marketing at Network Foods and Optus, delivering campaigns, events, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Founder of Soul Parents Australia, reflecting a strong commitment to community support and practical social impact.
• Certified Life Coach supporting individuals and teams in wellbeing, balance, and sustainable performance.
• Combines operational discipline, people leadership, and community insight in support of EDEA’s executive priorities and mission.

Chief Security Advisor

• 10+ years of experience delivering security governance and technical documentation across the Australian defence and government sectors
• Chief Security Advisor at EDEA Energy, leading DISP implementation and embedding a proactive security culture across personnel, physical, ICT, and cyber domains.
• Specialist in defence publications and illustration, with expertise spanning S1000D, technical manuals, and compliance frameworks aligned to PSPF, DSPF, ISM, and ISO 27001.
• Holds a current Secret Clearance (NV1)
• Has a proven record of supporting land, sea, and support platform projects through structured, compliant, and user-ready outputs.
  
  

Director Strategic Partnerships

• 19+ years in IT sales, partner & alliance management with a focus on sustainable solutions.
• At Blue Prism he drove AI and automation solutions through strategic partnerships, with a focus on optimizing energy efficiency in business processes.
• At Commvault, grew partner revenue and pipeline by over 300% and pushed for energy-efficient data storage solutions.
• At Hitachi Vantara, managed strategic partnerships, specialising in next-gen IoT and as-a-service offerings
• At Oracle, facilitated the transition of Sun Microsystems' partners into Oracle's ecosystem, emphasizing sustainable enterprise software solutions.
• At StorageTek, developed and implemented channel strategy and initiated partnerships that were focusing on energy-efficient storage solutions.

Co-Founder & Guardian Angel

• Dr Mark passed away on Monday, 24 June 2024
• Co-founder of EDEA Energy and edison projects australia, driven by a passion for renewable energy.
• Committed to improving energy access for disadvantaged communities globally.
• Investor in Energy Renaissance, an Australian Gigafactory focused on clean energy solutions.
• 35+ years of global experience in anaesthesiology, specialising in elite athletes.
• Former Victorian State Chairman and past Economics Advisory Officer for the Victorian section of the Australian Society of Anaesthetists, with prior leadership roles in various medical associations.
• Seeded EDEA Energy (then edison projects australia)
• Now EDEA Energy's Guardian Angel