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Welcome to AEWC
Our Company
AboutAEWC was established with a commitment to sustainable infrastructure development in Northern Australia.
At AEWC we have a passionate belief in the development of green energy, water, and technology projects. AEWC aims to create ongoing relationships with the public and private sectors, and local communities through the implementation of energy, water, and data storage projects.
AEWC is committed to projects that will enhance the growth of the northern economy and the opening of opportunities for further sustainable development.
AEWC is here to make a difference in Northern Australia.
AEWC is backed by the strength of experienced corporate, project development and engineering teams. AEWC also builds alliances with partners who share the same vision and values.
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Our Team
Board Members
TEAMDr Andy Vann - Chair
Andy Vann began his career in civil engineering construction and consulting before completing a PhD in 1994. Since then he has worked in universities in the UK and Australia as an academic, manager and executive including periods leading project and change management for major IT implementations. Andy’s roles have included Deputy Vice-Chancellor of James Cook University in Qld and Vice-Chancellor and President of Charles Sturt University in NSW.
He has extensive board experience including roles as the President of the Australian Higher Education Industrial Association and Deputy Chair of Universities Australia. He is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a Fellow of Engineers Australia, an Associate Fellow of the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation and a Fellow of the Royal Society of NSW.
Henry Fracchia – Director
Henry Fracchia manages the engineering division of AEWC. He is a highly skilled engineer with over 30 years’ experience.
Mr Fracchia has extensive experience in project management of complex energy and water projects. He has worked in multiple jurisdictions including Australia, Papua New Guinea and the United Kingdom. He has worked both in the public sector and also at a board/management level in the private sector.
Mr Fracchia holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from the James Cook University.
Tony Hockings – Director
Tony Hockings manages the corporate and legal affairs of AEWC. Mr Hockings has over 25 years’ experience as a lawyer. He is involved in commercial, construction, infrastructure, and technology work. Mr Hockings still works in private practice as a director of a legal practice.
Mr Hockings role within AEWC also involves corporate strategy and stakeholder engagement.
Mr Hockings holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws from the Australian National University. He was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland in 1994.
Dr Paul Chandler – Chief Technology Officer
Paul Chandler advises on IT and energy systems for AEWC. He is an electrical and electronic engineer with over 28 years of experience in energy and software projects. He is currently the director of the blockchain company known as Aptissio. Mr Chandler has a passion for learning and teaching technology. Mr Chandler holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons I) Electrical Engineering from James Cook University and a Doctor of Philosophy (Electrical Engineering) from Charles Darwin University.