Based in Sydney, Ken Harris is the Chairman of the Cooperative Research Centre for Advanced Composite Structures Limited, a company owned by a number of universities, aerospace companies and other businesses. Prior to the completion of his contract with ADI, Ken Harris was also the NSW Vice President of The Australian Industry Group and a member of its National Executive. He holds the degree of bachelor of economics from the University of Queensland. Mr Fred Smith, who has served as Chairman of the board of Stallion Technologies since 1994, is relinquishing the role as Chairman, but will continue to serve on the board as a director. Stallion's products enable these businesses to improve their competitiveness without committing excessive capital or becoming distracted by technology.
Stallion has offices in Australia, USA and Germany.
Stallion Technologies enjoys the guidance and partnership of Colonial First State Private Equity, the major shareholder of Stallion Technologies. Colonial First State Private Equity is one of the most experienced private equity managers in Australia, having invested in over 65 companies and realised over 45 of those. The CEO, management and founders of Stallion are also significant shareholders in the Company.