Lindsay Wakefield

Dr Wakefield started Safetech Pty Ltd in 1985 and over the next 25 years, Safetech became a force in the Australian material handling and lifting equipment market, designing and manufacturing a wide range of industrial products. In 1993, he left medicine to become the full-time CEO of Safetech. In 2006, Safetech was awarded the Telstra Australian National Business of the Year. In 2013, Safetech merged and ultimately acquired Tiemen Materials Handling. He continues as the CEO of Safetech. It is Australia's manufacturer and supplier of dock equipment, freight hoists and custom lifting solutions. Safetech employs approximately 100 people. Wakefield has been a biotech investor for more than 20 years. Lindsay is also a member of Risk Committee.