Board

Our Board of Directors

Johannes Risseeuw is a highly experienced Director and Chair with a strong background in leadership and governance. He has held key positions, including Director at Shell Australia and Chief Operating Officer at Skilled Group. Additionally, Johannes has served as Chair and Non-Executive Director for several ASX-listed companies, bringing valuable insights and expertise to his role as Synertec’s non-executive director and Chair elect.

His experience and strong track record of delivering value to the businesses he has been involved with has seen him grow his diverse portfolio across the energy, technology, and engineering sectors. Most recently, he was the Executive Chair of Damstra Technology, where he led the ASX listing and IPO in October 2019, remaining in that role until the company was acquired by Ideagen Limited in April 2024.

His prior experience includes serving as Vice President of Mergers & Acquisitions at Shell, where he completed significant transactions across the Asia Pacific and Middle East regions. Johannes was also the Chief Investment Officer of Questus Energy, focusing on the acquisition of oil and gas assets, and he continues to serve as an Independent Non-Executive Director of FanPlayr Inc., a US-based data analytics company.

JOHANNES RISSEEUW

Non-Executive Director
Chair

Mr. Carroll is a founding principal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Synertec and a significant beneficial owner of Synertec. He has successfully grown the business of Synertec since it was first established in 1996.

His leadership style is ‘hands-on’ and visionary, ensuring efficient and robust internal processes that directly support the strategic direction of Synertec.

Mr. Carroll is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds a Degree in Applied Science (Applied Chemistry) and a postgraduate qualification in Chemical Engineering.

MICHAEL CARROLL

Managing Director
Chief Executive Officer

Peter has served on over 25 boards across the energy, power, services, technology, telecommunication and not-for-profit sectors. He has broad global senior executive experience having worked in the UK, US, Europe, Asia/Pacific, Canada and Australia.

He has been CEO for a number of successful business turnarounds as well as a start-up. In doing this, he has become adept in identifying key issues within organisations whilst developing practical solutions to deliver significantly increased shareholder value. Peter’s extensive experience encompasses cultural change, sustainability, digital transformation, sales/marketing, strategy and building governance and risk management processes.

PETER LAMELL

Independent Non-Executive Director

Ian is an experienced Executive with more than 23 years in the banking industry across London and Australia. His most recent role was as Vice Chair of Debt Capital Markets and Head of Sustainability and Corporate Transition at Citi bank Australia.

Ian is a experienced negotiator, debt capital markets expert with a strong track record and ability to execute transactions. He has been involved, originated and delivered debt capital markets funding of over $500billion to Governments, top quality corporates, and the domestic banking sector.

Ian developed and finessed his skills across the full range of Sustainability advisory, regulation and disclosure and green financing structures, and has a wealth of connections throughout corporate Australia’s senior leaders.

IAN CAMPBELL