Executive Profiles

Executive Profiles

new_lee_finniear.jpg Dr Lee Finniear
Chief Executive Officer

Dr Finniear was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer in February 2007. He is responsible for all aspects of the management of the operations of Metal Storm as well as managing the Company's investor relations, business development and corporate affairs.

Prior to joining Metal Storm, Dr Finniear was engaged in managing business development marketing, technology commercialisation and solution delivery with both Asia Pacific and worldwide territories. 

Among his previous roles he held the position of CEO of Derceto Limited, and Vice President - Asia Pacific for Intergraph Corporation, a Fortune 1000 global technology company.  Dr Finniear has held directorships with numerous companies and not-for-profit industry bodies. Dr Finniear is a Fellow Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and has a degree in Engineering, and a PhD in Engineering and Artificial Intelligence.


new_brett_farmer.jpgMr Brett Farmer
Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary

Mr Farmer joined Metal Storm in June 2005 as Financial Controller and was appointed Chief Financial Officer in August 2007. 

His position as CFO with Metal Storm is a pivotal position in the company which reports to the CEO and Board of Directors with overall responsibility for the finance function of Metal Storm as working and supporting the CEO and Board in driving business strategies aimed at improving their overall bottom line performance.

Mr Farmer is a qualified CPA, with a demonstrated background in commercial and administrative management, coupled with prior exposure in developing and implementing business strategy within an entrepreneurial environment.

Mr Farmer has a track record in accounting and finance to support the needs of a fast growing business.   Strong communication, presentation and business acumen, along with leadership, management and initiative in order to continually improve outcomes and to provide an inspirational environment that rewards success. 


new_peter_faulkner.jpgMr Peter Faulkner
President - Metal Storm Inc 

Mr Faulkner is responsible for the management and administration Metal Storm Inc., contracting activities with the US Government and oversight of the U.S. based engineering team.

Mr Faulkner has more than 25 years of experience as a DoD contractor, focused on military weapons support systems. Prior to joining Metal Storm, he served as Vice President for ManTech International Corporation, one of the U.S. Government's leading providers of innovative technologies and solutions for mission-critical national security programs. Preceding his 21 years at ManTech, Mr. Faulkner worked at Aircraft Armaments Incorporated (AAI).