Chair

Richard has wide ranging experience in manufacturing, technical development and business management in the sugar industry, petrochemicals, oil and gas industry and solar thermal systems. He has taken products from the patent stage through to market in two different industry sectors. Has successfully run a number of his own private businesses, two of which having been on sold to major international operators. He is also experienced at board level in government business enterprises, listed companies and tertiary research organisations. Richard is keen to share experiences with others and assist in developing business opportunities into great business outcomes. Richard has a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering degree (First Class Honours) from the University of Adelaide and a Master of Science (Operations Research and Business Management) degree from Imperial College, London, and is also a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Managing Director

Matthew has completed a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronic) and Computer Science at the University of Adelaide with First Class Honours. He has led technical teams to successful outcomes in several projects including his honours project with the design and build of a table tennis playing robot. Upon graduating, Matt worked as a Research Engineer at the University of Adelaide, leading the development of robotic equipment for testing semi-autonomous features in new vehicles. Matthew has always enjoyed building technical solutions to worthwhile problems; making the global challenge of large scale energy storage irresistible. This has led to the discovery of the technology on which Economical Energy was founded.

Director

Andrew’s work career in the Upstream Oil & Gas industry spanned over 3 decades. His experience has included all operational facets, as well as contractor management, with a strong focus on environmental, occupational health and safety issues. Andrew has managed complex projects, able to provide a holistic approach to achieve outcomes. He has worked multiple state jurisdictions in Australia. Whilst on expatriate assignment in South and South East Asia he managed multiple businesses, engaging with Joint Venture parties and Governments alike. Andrew holds degrees in Applied Science and Business Management, and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Andrew is Rotarian, and donates his time to numerous local causes.