Leadership
The Slingshot team are Australia’s premier innovators and thought-leaders that create programs that offer real outcomes for corporates.
Gary Flowers
Chairman
Gary was formerly Managing Director of Australian Rugby Union and SANZAR, as well as Managing Partner of Sparke Helmore Lawyers. He has also been Chief Operating Officer of the Mirvac Group, Chairman of Mirvac Hotels and a Director of Etihad Stadium.
He is currently Chairman of the NSW Institute of Sport, Mainbrace Construction Pty Limited, EMM Consulting and DataDot Technology.
Prof. Trent Bagnall
Founder
Trent has a strong management, operations and finance background. He took QMASTOR Limited from inception to ASX IPO in 2001. In 2011 QMASTOR was acquired by US Triple Point Technology for $30 million. At QMASTOR Trent developed a world leading enterprise software company.
Trent oversees the management operations of the company as well as international expansion and the Slingshot Investments. Trent manages the relationship with Startup investors including the Slingshot Venture Fund.
Prof. Craig Lambert
Founder
Craig is a highly experienced sales and management executive. As National Sales Director of Yahoo Australia, Craig helped build Yahoo Australia to become a $50 million business. Craig has a significant background in sports management, advertising and management consulting.
Craig is responsible for the sales and marketing operations of Slingshot. Craig is also responsible for the Slingshot Program Partners management.
Brett Thomas
Chief Operations Officer
A professional Chief Operating Officer with 20+ years international experience, Brett has worked in innovation, information technology, automation and technical services industries across all aspects of running businesses from Startups to large corporate enterprises.