Vision
The Australian Industry & Defence Network - NSW Incorporated (AIDN NSW) is an industry association which aims to maximise Defence related business for NSW SMEs.
Background
AIDN NSW was set up in 1994 to facilitate communications and business opportunities with Defence for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that operate in New South Wales. It has since been joined by chapters in all states and territories and an overarching National body. It was recognised by the Federal Government, in their Defence and Industry Strategic Policy Statement 1998, as the premier organisation representing SMEs doing business with Defence.
AIDN Today
AIDN-NSW has an active executive committee and secretariat. They are committed to helping the membership increase their knowledge base about the business opportunities evolving in the defence industry. They recognise that networking is an important component of the “Marketing Mix” for all companies, and for SMEs in particular, and provides sales opportunities through teaming, industry intelligence and the development of business relationships.
Management and Key Personnel
The executive officer of AIDN NSW is John Small who for 31 years worked in the defence sector of government. He reports to the executive committee. This consists of:
President - Alan Rankins (Goal Professional Services)
Vice President - Vacant
Secretary - Martin Tanti (Avoca Engineering)
Treasurer - Anna Murray (Autodesk)
Past President - Shane MacDonald (Praxis Blue)
Committee Member - Trent Goldsack (Rockwell Collins)
Committee Member - Russell Maddern (Ruslyn Holdings)
Committee Member - Colin Neatherway (DMO Business Access Office NSW/ACT)
Committee Member - Catherine Ossolinski (Lunar Lighting)
Committee Member - Ashley Rogers (Marine Equipment International)
Committee Member - Christopher Skinner (DISplay)
Committee Member - Medhat Wassef (Broens Industries)
