Leading technology design and development growth company Synertec Corporation Ltd (ASX:SOP) has tapped Peter Lamell as an independent non-executive director, effective from September 1.
The appointment of Lamell reflects Synertec's commitment to enhancing the skills and expertise of its board, in alignment with its ambitious strategic goals and strong governance practices. He is expected to play a pivotal role in driving Synertec's continued growth and expansion in the technology sector.
Diverse expertise
With an extensive and diverse background spanning 40 years, Lamell brings a wealth of experience across the energy, power, services, technology, telecommunication and not-for-profit sectors.
He spent more than 25 years with Royal Dutch Shell (LON:RDSa), serving in various strategic, operational and executive roles in Australia, Europe and North America.
Former Shell Australia board member
Lamell also holds the distinction of being a former member of the board of Shell Australia.
A Senior Executive MBA graduate of the Melbourne Business School, Peter has successfully led several business turnarounds and startups throughout his career.
He currently serves as an executive mentor at The Stephenson Mansell Group, a prominent Australian leadership development firm, and as a senior advisor to the international consultancy firm, Partners in Performance.
Throughout his illustrious career, Lamell has actively contributed his expertise to more than 25 boards across both listed and not-for-profit sectors.
His guidance has been particularly valuable in areas such as cultural change, sustainability, digital transformation, sales/marketing, strategy development, and governance and risk management processes. His strategic insights and practical approach have consistently driven increased shareholder value for organisations.
Presently, Lamell holds positions as a non-executive director in specialist engineering and environmental services firms, pitt&sherry and Citywide Service Solutions Pty Ltd and is involved in the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and serves as the chair of the board of Renew Australia, a national social enterprise fostering community renewal, economic development and the arts and creative industries.
Strategic goals
“We are delighted to welcome Peter to the board of Synertec,” said Synertec chair Dennis Lin.
“Peter has been working with our board and executive team for several years, providing guidance and introducing business development opportunities for Synertec. During that time, Peter has gained an excellent understanding of our organisation and strategic goals and has been a long-term shareholder.
“Peter’s extensive global experience, particularly as a CEO and director in the energy and engineering sectors, brings a unique skillset to our board while complementing the background of our existing directors. His practical skills and approach will be invaluable as we accelerate the commercialisation of Powerhouse and continue to grow out the engineering business.
“Peter’s appointment reflects Synertec’s commitment to strengthen and diversify the skills of our board in line with our ambitious strategic goals and strong governance practices, as we continue to increase the scale and profile of Synertec.”
For his part, Lamell said: "I am delighted to be joining the team at Synertec, who I have come to know well over the last few years having worked closely with some of the Board and executive.
“Synertec has a rich innovative engineering history, which has now taken it into some exciting and rapidly growing industries.
“The team has worked hard on refining its growth strategy and plans to leverage its intellectual property, which hopefully I can add value to through my networks and experience."