Founding Scientist. Dip.Chem (Open), BSc (Open) Chemistry, Graduate Cert. Research Commercialisation (RMIT). During the last 10 years, Simon has conducted on-going academic research in the fields of chemistry, nanotechnology and textile technology while developing a network of research and professional relationships with world leading research groups and institutions within these disciplines.

Brent Ogilvie BSc.(bio), MBA. brings extensive experience in early stage venture development, capital formation, licensing, business development and corporate partnering. Brent provides a proven global business network especially in medical technology and defence. He is a member of the New Zealand Institute of Directors.

David is a professional director, drawing on his wide experience gained as an executive director of the Fisher & Paykel Group. He was the group’s chief financial officer/executive director for 15 years up to the separate NZX listings of the appliance and healthcare companies. He is currently the chairman/director of a range of private companies and is deputy chairman of Industrial Research Limited. David is an accredited fellow of the IoD.

Jeremy successfully developed and sold Selecon, a lighting technology company to Phillips so provides electronics industry and international business development expertise. Selecon was designer and manufacturer of luminaires (lighting equipment) for performing arts venues and display lighting for Museums and Galleries.

Dr. Cather Simpson has a joint appointment in the School of Chemical Sciences, and is the Director of the Photon Factory and Associate Director of the Dan Walls Centre for Pure and Applied Optics at the University of Auckland. She has expertise in photochemistry and photophysics. As a director of the Photon Factory, she manages micro to nano fabrication facilities that can machine microscopic features in virtually any material.

Roland is an experienced life science industry manager and consultant with international business development and R&D expertise, based on leadership and management skills, scientific education and research experience with due diligence, validation and technology transfer strengths and a track record of business accomplishments. He has a PhD from Albert Ludwigs University and has been in executive roles with a number of life science companies.

Dr. Glenn Richards is a pulmonologist and sleep physician. He is currently Medical Director at ResMed, a leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of products for the diagnosis and treatment of sleep-disordered breathing.

Michael Allen is the Senior Product Development Manager. He comes from an electronics engineering and product development background. He was previously Engineering Project Manager at Rakon (NZE: RAK). Michael brings to this role his experience in electronics, new product development, engineering processes and project management to ensure Footfalls aligns its product development to customers’ requirements.