Over 50 years' experience in telecommunications and broadcasting including twelve years in strategy and policy development for the Australian Government. Provided independent business and technology advice to global telco's, satellite carriers and investors in Australia and in the USA. Extensive knowledge of technical, regulatory and market trends in the communications industry with hands on experience in rural and remote areas of Australia, and internationally. Strong advocate for global satellite broadband as a complement to fibre and terrestrial wireless communications. Experience in satellite spectrum planning and evaluation of business and technical models for LEO, MEO and GEO satellite systems. An award-winning pioneer of non-commercial community radio broadcasting in Australia, with experience as President, Vice President and senior technical and managerial roles in three radio stations. Awarded Lifetime Contribution to the Community Broadcasting Sector (Technorama 2018).Founding Trustee, Pacific Telecommunications Council (Hawaii, 1979). Specialties: Blends market research, business development, expert witness, technical design, international representation in global radiocommunications forums, standards and strategic development; technical, management and business strategy experience in broadcasting and satellite communications industries. Leading edge developer of new media technology solutions.