Martin Adams - BEng (Hons), FAICD

Chief Executive Officer

As a co-founder, Martin has led the company from inception to become the world leader in its field. Martin has extensive experience in the strategic and operational management of high-tech companies. Prior to Lochard, he worked for Schlumberger and Honeywell Information Systems. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) degree with honours from the University of Melbourne.

Silvio Salom - BEng, FAICD

Silvio is a co-founder of Lochard and has served as an Executive Director since 1990. Silvio is also the co-founder and Managing Director of the successful public company, Adacel Technologies Limited. He has been instrumental in building Adacel into a successful growth company with particular expertise in information technology related to the manufacturing, environmental, defence, transport, multimedia and telecommunication industry sectors. The company was listed on the ASX in March 1998 with a market capitalisation of A$29 million. Since then, it has advanced to a current market capitalisation of more than A$45 million. Silvio holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) degree from Monash University.

Mike Rikard-Bell - BEng (Hons), MAICD

Vice-President, Sales and Marketing 

Mike is a co-founder of Lochard and has served as an Executive Director since 1991. He holds key management positions across the company's operations including product development, project management, and sales and marketing. Mike joined Lochard in 1991, after a career in engineering project management in the resources sector with CRA (now RTZ), KCGM and Bougainville Copper. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) degree with first class honours from the University of Melbourne.