

The founder and former CEO of Link Telecommunications and visionary behind the formation of Optus Communications Pty Ltd, Mr Winters has over 30 years experience in the telecommunications and technology industry. Mr Winters is currently a director of Commander Communications Limited and is Global Chairman of Opportunity International Network Inc.

Mr Stewart founded Banksia Technology Pty Limited in 1988 and successfully managed the company as a fast growing and gighly profitable business. In 1996 he instigated the successful takeovers of a number of his competitors, including NetComm Limited, which was completed in November 1997. Mr Stewart assumed the role of Managing Director of the merged entity and remains the single largest shareholder of NetComm. He has a strong financial background, extensive experience in sales and marketing and has maintained an ongoing interest in new technologies. While being very active in the operational aspects of the business, he also focuses on the strategic direction of the company.

Mr Brennan is Managing Director of John David Cooper and Associates Pty Limited, a management consulting company focused on the development and deployment of e-business strategies for mid- to large- sized organisations. His previous roles include National General Manager, Corporate and Government Sales for Telstra,; General Manager Corporate Services for Advance Bank; and Regional Manager (Computers and Telecommunications) with the PA Consulting Group.

With more than 25 years experience in the telecommunications industry, both in Australia and overseas, Mr.Burton has an in depth understanding of the factors that drive commercial success in the telecommunications arena. His professional background includes senior management roles with Telecom (now Telstra), KPMG Management Consulting, DSC Communications and Nextgen Networks. Mr.Burton is also the Chairman of Spatial Vision Innovations Pty Ltd, a company that uses digital Technology to address business and environmental problems. He is currently CEO of Manson Consulting, a company which provides consultancy services to a range of telecommunications organizations.