We create intrusion detection and monitoring solutions that are the world’s most effective answer to securing high value assets and critical infrastructure.

Mal is a seasoned leader of global technology-enabled businesses with more than 35 years of experience in the defence, security, safety and technology industries. Most recently, Mal served as President of Rapiscan Systems from July 2017 until September 2022 – a US-headquartered global manufacturer of security equipment and systems with FY22 revenues of US$662 million. Prior to joining Rapiscan, Mal was head of Iveagh Technology a technology development company based in Singapore and part owner of SX Technologies, a Sydney-based detection company. He was also President of Smiths Detection from 2011 to 2014.

Neville is a highly experienced financial and commercial executive with proven expertise across multiple sectors including energy, mining, technology and manufacturing. With extensive experience in leadership, management and strategic financial analysis, Neville has held senior finance positions at Origin and Energy Australia including roles as Chief Financial Officer and Divisional Head of Finance. Prior to joining Ava Group, Neville was Group Chief Financial Officer at Redflex Holdings Ltd from 2017 to 2021.

With over 30 years of expertise in high-tech product development with military, security, and safety sectors, Rod brings a wealth of experience to the Group. Formerly CTO at Metrasens Ltd, Rod spearheaded the creation of innovative ferromagnetic-based metal detector technologies. As VP Products at Smiths Detection, Rod shaped product strategy, oversaw substantial development initiatives and managed significant supply contracts.

Jim is an accomplished R&D leader and manager, with more than 20 years’ experience in the commercialisation of photonics and fibre optic technologies. Since joining FFT in 2004, he has been instrumental in the development, commercialisation, and patenting of the company’s leading technologies. Jim’s specialises in managing product lifecycles from research to in-market success and building and managing a complex patent portfolio. As Chief Scientist, Jim is responsible for leading FFT’s innovation strategy and the productization of existing and future products.

With more than 24 years of commercial leadership in US and global security technology markets, Jim has established relationships within, and deep knowledge of, the US Government and civil Homeland Security markets. Previously, Jim led the Global Security Division at Metrasens. He also spent more than a decade at Smiths Detection, where he led commercial activities for the critical infrastructure, federal, military, aviation and emergency response businesses in North America.

With nearly 20 years’ experience in sales and management, Ali joined the company in 2015 and has since held various sales and management positions in Europe and Middle. Ali has extensive experience in different industries and applications including the military, transport and aviation sectors, as well as border security, oil and gas monitoring and pipeline protection. Ali has previously worked for the largest security company in Turkey where he led the key account management team and integrated security projects divisions.

Over the past 16 years, Flo has held sales and business development positions for several high-end global security detection companies including Morpho and Smiths Detection. Prior to joining Ava Risk Group, Flo was General Manager for Rapiscan Systems for four years. Flo’s breadth of experience in the security world and understanding of the APAC market is central to FFT’s continued expansion in the region.