The Australian Nano Business Forum (ANBF)
has announced the appointment of Dr Paul McCormick as the Board Member
to represent its WA Chapter. Dr McCormick who was nominated
by the WA Chapter of the ANBF, and elected unanimously by the ANBF
Board, will take up his position immediately. Dr Mc Cormick
is one of the leaders of nanotechnology in Australia.
Dr McCormick is the founder and CEO of Advanced
Nanotechnology Limited, a prominent Australian manufacturer
of nanomaterials and nano-enabled products, which listed successfully
on the ASX in early 2006. Most notable is its unique,
patented Mechanochemical Processing (MCP™) technology, which
is a solid-state process for the manufacture of a wide range of
nanopowders.
Dr McCormick is one of the inventors of the MCP™
technology, and founded Advanced Nano in 1997 in order to commercialise
the MCP™ manufacturing process. Prior to this, Dr
McCormick was an internationally recognized researcher in the fields of
mechanochemical processing and synthesis of nanopowders, and held
senior research management roles in academia in WA.
The CEO of the ANBF, Ms Tina Rankovic welcomed Dr McCormick to
the Board “We are delighted that Paul is joining the ANBF
Board. We believe that his skills and experience will enhance
the existing Board”. She believes that
“The ANBF is privileged and honoured to have the CEO of one
of Australia’s foremost publicly listed nanotechnology
companies on its Board”. Mr Brian Power, Chairman of ANBF,
applauded the appointment and noted that “More than 85% of
ANBF’s inaugural members are now represented at the Board
level.”
An existing Director, Dr Peter Binks, will assume
responsibility for representation of the Tasmanian Chapter of the ANBF,
effective immediately. The Tasmanian Chapter intends to elect
a Tasmanian-based Director by the end of the year.
The Australian Nano Business Forum was formed in late 2005,
following the 2nd National Nanotechnology Conference in Melbourne in
September 2005. The ANBF is the peak national body
representing and promoting Australian industries and companies involved
in nanotechnology. The ANBF provides a collective voice for
member organisations engaged in this emerging technology, as well as
facilitating links between other key stakeholders such as government,
funding, regulatory and research entities.
For more information visit www.anbf.com.au and www.advancednanotechnology.com