Jane led ANFF’s Queensland node for a number of years, joining the HQ team as its Chief Operating Officer in 2019, before becoming CEO in 2021. Her responsibilities include ensuring the network performs as a cohesive and collaborative community, and maximising ANFF’s ability to support projects from academia and industry.

John has an extensive history supporting inventors and commercialising technologies through a career that has involved a variety of roles within Medtech start-ups, and Director positions focused on translation at The Swinburne University of Technology and Monash University as well as within his own consultancy firm, Morrison Consulting.

John leads the Network’s commercial platform, ANFF-C.

Chris has over 30 years’ worth of experience working with industry, government and universities in Australia and overseas. As COO, Chris plays a vital role in enabling ANFF to translate Australian R&D into impactful outcomes. He works with the ANFF teams across the country to ensure consistent and cohesive service offering to clients, as well as ensuring the network delivers on its reporting requirements.

David is responsible for leading a team charged with the evolution of ANFF’s customer experience and stakeholder engagement. Our purpose is to maximise the impact of our interactions with industry and accelerate the commercialisation of novel IP created through the use of our facilities.

Matt’s expertise spans business development, consulting and strategic planning roles across industry, government and academia. At ANFF, he is focused on supporting Space and Defence related projects both in lab and out.

Navin is an expert in research commercialisation, research co-ordination, and business development. His experiences will be used to aid our Quantum and Photonics clients.

Oded focuses on serving ANFF clients working in Medtech. He is a specialist in project and partnership management, and has extensive experience developing companies through the Medical Devices Partnership Program (MDPP).

Matthew Wright is the ANFF Office Manager and has extensive corporate knowledge of the organisation. He is responsible for the day-to-day operations of ANFF Ltd, including invoicing and payments, and is the first point of contact to help you navigate the ANFF network.

Janie comes to us with over 20 years’ experience in academia and scientific communications in the United States and South Korea. As Communications Officer, Janie will create and disseminate the amazing stories enabled by ANFF and will assist in curriculum development for ANFF’s learning management system, ANFF Enlightened.

Janet has worked in a wide range of industries including market research, engineering and sports and entertainment. Janet, who is also a qualified Personal Trainer, was a coordinator at the exercise and sports science membership and accreditation body prior to joining the ANFF team.

Steph is the sparkle behind the Learning Management System. She has been working with our network of engineers to develop prerequisite training for our clients. She has worked in the learning field for over 10 years and has extensive experience working on Digital projects. Steph loves to help people to learn new things and is passionate about the resources we are creating and what a difference they will make to the network.