Ilmars Draudins has over 25 years of experience in the service and information technology sectors plus another 20 years of investment banking experience. He is also experienced in general management, senior project management, selling, marketing, capital raising, IPOs and strategic consulting. Mr Draudins led numerous teams that have successfully conducted IPOs, private placements, capital raising, M&A project work, commercialisation strategies and involvement in the strategic growth of companies, and realising value for shareholders. He also has involvement with Asian companies and assisting them with their strategies and their Australian presence. Mr Draudins is director and chair of a number of private and public companies. He is also a nominated adviser for the NSX and the Responsible Manager for 2 Australian financial services licencees.