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  We present a management team with rich, varied histories and field experience to capitalise on an enviable portfolio of growth opportunities. Our past success gives us enormous confidence and determination to prosper and grow our company.  
 
Stephe Wilks Chairman
Stephe Wilks
Chairman

Mr Wilks joined Service Stream as Non-Executive Director when Total Communications Infrastructure (TCI) merged with Service Stream Limited on 19 December 2006.

Mr Wilks is a consultant with over 20 years hands on experience in the telecommunications industry.

Currently Mr Wilks holds non-executive directorships in Longreach Group Limited and People Telecom Limited. He is on the advisory board of the Network Insight Group and consults to a number of companies, offering advice in relation to the telecommunications, media and technology industries.

Mr Wilks has previously held senior executive positions with BT Asia Pacific, Optus, Hong Kong Telecom, Nextgen Networks and Personal Broadband Australia. He was also a consulting director with investment bank, NM Rothschild.

He holds degrees in science and laws from Macquarie University and a Master of Laws from the University of Sydney.
 
Graeme Sumner Managing Director
Graeme Sumner
Managing Director

Mr. Sumner was appointed Managing Director of Service Stream in January 2010. He comes to the Group with over 20 years experience in the telecommunications and utilities sectors.

Most recently Graeme served as the Chief Executive of Transfield Services New Zealand where he oversaw the significant development and expansion of the business - with responsibility for a wide scope of activities, from roads to telecommunications. He was also responsible for developing Transfield's presence in Chile, establishing a joint venture mining services business in conjunction with Inser SA.

Prior to his Transfield appointment, Mr. Sumner was appointed Managing Director of Siemens NZ in 2001, a position he held for nearly five years. During that time he significantly expanded Siemens' presence in New Zealand, particularly in the Power Generation and Medical Systems markets. This multinational product and services business provided a further breadth and depth to Graeme's experience, with excellent experience across a broad range of infrastructure and systems operations.

Mr. Sumner holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Auckland University and a Master of Business Administration from Massey University.
 
 
Russell Small Non Executive Chairman
Russell Small
Non-Executive Director

Mr Small was a co-founding Director of Service Stream Limited when it listed as a public company in January 2004. In conjunction with his role as a Director he held the position of Chairman of the Board until the appointment of Mr Lyn Davies on 25 August 2005.

Mr Small has extensive experience in the telecommunications industry with over 20 years in the areas of business ownership, general management, operations management, sales and account management. This experience has been with Fujitsu, Honeywell, Skilled Communications Services Pty Ltd and Communications Services Australia Pty Ltd.

In more recent years Mr Small has successfully ventured into the banking industry with the co-founding of Direct Cash Pty Ltd. After only a short number of years this business became one of the most successful privately owned ATM businesses in Australia culminating with its recent sale to Cashcard. Mr Small holds a Diploma of Business Studies (Valuations).
 
Brett Gallagher Non Executive Chairman
Brett Gallagher
Non-Executive Director

Mr Gallagher has over 20 years experience across the Utility and Facilities Management industries.

He has held senior positions throughout this period, most recently as Managing Director and a major shareholder of AMRS from 2003 to 2008 when the company was acquired by Service Stream.

Mr Gallagher was instrumental in the growth of AMRS - establishing the company as Australia's largest metering services provider. He also led the negotiations and ultimate integration of AMRS into Service Stream where the company has continued to grow strongly in difficult economic times.

Mr Gallagher is a Director and Shareholder of a number of private companies in the Utility Industry and is on the advisory board of DAI Rubicon (Print & Distribution).

Mr Gallagher is a Graduate and Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
 
       
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