Directors

Peter John (Wally) Bancroft

Peter (Wally) Bancroft is a leading practitioner in disabled transport in Australia. He has spent much of his working life in the research and development sector including developments for Massey Ferguson Experimental Division before entering the disabled transport industry with Paraquad Engineering in 1987. During seven years with Paraquad he became convinced that it was possible to make significant and unprecedented changes to existing mobility aids including wheelchairs that could enable far greater independence for his disabled clients. Funding was difficult to obtain and to further his research he was forced to start his own engineering business in 1994. Largely surviving on selling and modifying existing technology, Wally was able to develop innovative modifications to electric wheelchairs to improve the quality of life of his customers. Baribunma Holdings was formed to commercialise these innovations and related concepts that Wally has developed over recent years. Wally is an authorised signatory for the N.S.W. Roads and Traffic Authority enabling him to certify vehicle modifications for use by disabled drivers in registered motor vehicles in N.S.W. To the best of our knowledge, his designs were officially approved to enable the first person in Australia to drive from a wheelchair. He has served as a consultant and lecturer at the University of Western Sydney (Cumberland College of Health Sciences) and is widely sought as a consultant to other disabled support groups. Wally provides his services and facilities to the Company pursuant to a Research and Development Agreement.

Geoffrey Peter Denyer

Geoff studied engineering at the University of New South Wales, a leading university for research and development. He has extensive tertiary qualifications and has worked as a consultant and in project management for many organisations including the N.S.W. Department of Education and Training and more recently, Baribunma Holdings. Geoff has extensive experience in the Information Technology sector, forming his own business to manage the computerisation of many small and medium sized companies during the recent tax system changeover. He has been a Director of Baribunma Holdings since its foundation, assuming the role of Company Secretary in November 2002. Additionally, Geoff serves as a Director of Shoalhaven City Turf Club and is a Justice of the Peace. He brings valuable technical management skills to the business.

Harold Victor Holden

Harry holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Sydney University and a Diploma from the Australian Institute of Insurance and is an affiliate of the Life Underwriters Association. He has served as a Director in listed Companies such as SSH Medical Limited and in senior management with T & G Life Insurance and APA Life Insurance Ltd. He has further experience as general manager of Dennis Trading & Engineering and Managing Director of Amalgamated Mining Services totaling 14 years. Harry brings a sound management record with growing small-medium enterprises to the business.

Robert Pringle

Robert Pringle joined the Board in early 2008, replacing the retiring Mr. Don Wild. He has extensive front-line experience in the transport industry and is well placed to assist with the appointment of distributors in Australia and overseas. His experience in the airline industry has convinced him that the Baribunma technology is a much-needed solution to the ongoing problem of transporting people with high-level disabilities on aircraft. His enthusiasm makes him an ideal ambassador for the Company in industry.