Edward (Ted) Farrell has a substantial background of experience from "heavy industrial" groups and from involvement with contracting in earthworks and concreting plants. His career includes more than 25 years owning and managing a private client share broking and financial advisory practice. Mr Farrell provides corporate consultancy services and international consultancy services with relation to the Financial Services Industry and Trade and Economic development projects between Asia and Australia. He is also a director of a gold mining and exploration company, and has involvement with the aged and disability industry through consulting projects. Mr Farrell was substantially involved with capital raisings, initial public offerings and company reconstructions over the past 25 years and has extensive experience from the financial services, corporate financing and capital management sectors. He held various directorships with private and public companies and is a Fellow of the Institute of Public Accountants, a member of the Australian Institute of Managers & Leaders, and a Justice of the Peace NSW.