About us

• Successful track record in the development and commercialisation of leading animal nutrition, health/welfare products
• Extensive International experience developing/presenting improved animal welfare programs/standards and supply chain traceability for incorporation into global retailers CSR policies and their supply chain
• Previous consultant to Australian Wool Innovation, Landmark, Bayer Healthcare and Virbac Animal Health
• Founder/Director of Maxi-Minerals, a JV company with Virbac Animal Health (Virbac buyout in 2004)

• Registered specialist medical practitioner (paediatric cardiologist)
• MBBS, PhD Sydney University Dept Paediatrics and Child Health
• Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians
• Extensive medical research experience over the past 20 years including clinical and laboratory work
• 15 years experience in primary production, animal husbandry, wool and sheep meat production, land care and management
• Honorary Associate Sydney University Department of Veterinary Medicine
• Director Australian Wool Innovation, Chair Science and Welfare Committee

• Experienced Projects Consultant specializing in project management, CMC, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, human clinical studies and supply chain optimization
• Successfully led cross-functional teams through all stages of product development, from early-stage through to regulatory submission and post-market support
• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy
• Provides strategic guidance and practical solutions to pharmaceutical companies, driving successful outcomes in both early-stage and established businesses

• Experienced marketing consultant with over 20 years in pharmaceutical, animal health, and life sciences industries
• Worked for top 10 companies including Astra Zeneca, Boehringer Ingelheim, GlaxoSmithKline, MSD, Bayer, amongst others
• Diverse skillset across marketing, sales, product development, training, and community building across UK, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand
• Degree in Public Relations with postgraduate qualifications in Brand Management, Marketing, Digital Marketing, and Consumer Behaviour

• Owner, Managing Director, 4 Seasons Company – Premium Animal Nutrition
• Current Director Australian Wool Growers Association, previous Chairman (2005 – 2007)
• Previous Director Australian Wool Innovation, Chair Finance and Audit Committee, Chair Marketing and Intellectual Property Committee
• Previous Chairman of Australian Wool Carbon Alliance (2009 – 2011)
• Member of the Olsson family known for their extensive agricultural nutrition and salt mining interests throughout Australia

• Giles is the International Group Director for Dehra Pharmaceuticals Plc, a FTSE 100 listed veterinary pharmaceutical group
• Giles joined Dechra in January 1999 as sales and marketing manager for Arnolds Veterinary Products, having previously spent 14 years primarily involved in dairy farming business consultancy
• During his time at Dechra he has been responsible for the launch and market development of a number of key brands, including Vetoryl

— First Director of the Wound Healing Research Unit Cardiff University 1991
— 2019-2013 Director of TIME Institute Dean of Clinical Innovation at Cardiff University
— Chair of the International Working Group on Wound Healing in Diabetic Foot Disease
— Clinical practice exclusively focused on treating patients with wound healing problems
— Director of the A star Institute Singapore
— Authored over 350 publications on wound care

— 20 years of experience in military plastic surgery
— 2011 awarded the Military Civilian Partnership Award for ‘Regular of the Year’, as well as receiving the Wounds UK ‘Key Contribution’ award and the Smith and Nephew ‘Customer Pioneer of the Year’ award
— Awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of England ad eundem
— Expert adviser to NICE Medical Technologies Evaluation Programme
— Co-founded the Woundcare 4 Heroes charity, which is already making a big difference to the wound care of both serving and veteran personnel

— Managing Director of HLB Chessboard specialising in advice regarding: Mergers & Acquisitions, IPO’s & placements, debt structuring, valuation & share price
— Wealth of experience in private equity, agribusiness, health, and services
— Regularly acts as lead adviser to boards through corporate transactions and serves on the board of trustees for the Clem Jones Centre
— Previously sat on the UQDI Advisory Board, chairman of the UQDI Foundation Board and the JDRF state committee

— 20 years line management experience of heading clinical research and statistics teams
— Previous global head of Smith & Nephew clinical support & market development
— Key member of the Acquisition Team within Smith & Nephew medical and wound healing portfolio
— Managed global clinical Phase II and III programs in the management of Venous and Pressure Ulcers
— Recognised expert in Wound Healing in industrial, academic, and clinical settings

— Member of the Special Committee Investigating Deaths associated with Anaesthesia (1999)
— Head of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Strathfield Private Hospital (1999) and the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (2005) Fellow of the Royal Australasian
— College of Surgeons (General Surgery, 1992 and Cardiothoracic Surgery,1995)

— Emeritus Professor Sydney University
— Registered Specialist Veterinary Surgeon NSW
— PHD 1988 (UoS conferred April)
— Diplomate, European College of Small Ruminant Health Management