Management
Mark Ingram, Chief Executive Officer
Mark Ingram served as the New Zealand Consul General to Victoria and Trade Commissioner for Biotechnology from 2003 - 2007. During this period, Mark brokered the establishment of the Australia New Zealand Biotech Alliance, founded the New Zealand Victoria Business Group, and led the first official visit of the Victorian State Premier to New Zealand in over 50 years. Prior to his diplomatic posting, Mark had worked for New Zealand Trade and Enterprise as an Export Consultant from 2001-2002. Mark also spent 7 years working in international trade with Anthony Marquet Ltd (1999 - 2001) as Trading Manager and with the large Japanese trading house Kanematsu Corporation (1994 - 1998) as Metals Division Assistant Manager. Mark is currently a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a member of the Advisory Committee for Human Security at La Trobe University. Mark is married to Niki and they have a young son.
Masud Isa, Director of Projects
Masud Isa joined B4MD in 2009. He was formerly the Managing Director of Grameen Kalyan (a venture capital financing company) for 2 years and Managing Director of Grameen Telecom for 3 years, the pioneer of village phone operation in Bangladesh. He also served as the Managing Director of Grameen Knitwear Limited (an export oriented composite knitwear manufacturing company) for 5 years. Masud was on the Board of Directors in several companies of Grameen Group in the areas of telecommunication, textile, agriculture, fisheries, education, health care, asset management and ISP. He also worked as micro-credit consultant for AusAID, UNHCR and Grameen Trust and participated as Resource Speaker in training programs, workshops and seminars at home and abroad.
David Faulmann, Operations Manager
David Faulmann joined B4MD in 2008 in a research capacity. Since this time David has transitioned into the role of Operations Manager, overseeing the operational functioning of the organisation. David holds a Bachelor of Arts International Studies from Deakin University and subsequently sits on Deakin University’s Academic Review Panel for this specialist degree. Prior to joining B4MD, David spent time in the public sector in the Information Technology & Technology field.
Paul Voutier, Commercial Manager
Paul Voutier was appointed to the position of Commercial Manager in 2010. Paul brings a wealth of experience to B4MD with a background in building both aid projects and businesses in Asia. In Sri Lanka he experienced first-hand both the wealth and dignity which new business ventures can bring to poor communities. Paul’s focus is on the growth of B4MD; consulting with Australian companies to develop and plan new inclusive business opportunities.
Dr. Keith Galgal, PNG Country Manager
Dr. Keith Galgal has worked extensively in the Agriculture Sector in PNG across a wide range of disciplines including; research, development, extension, education, rural financing, grant scheme management, result-oriented program/project planning and social and inclusive business enterprise development and project management. In addition to this, Keith commands a wealth of knowledge and experience in Agribusiness. Over the last 10 years Keith has been providing professional and technical assistance in four major areas; Agriculture & Rural Development, Economic Development & Trade, Social Development and Environment and Natural Resources Management. Keith has been working with B4MD since 2010.
