Seeing Machines , which designs AI-powered systems to improve transport safety, has appointed University of Edinburgh graduate John Murray as one of two new non-executive directors.
Murray is an experienced board director with significant expertise in the technology sector. He is currently chairman of PainChek Limited, listed on the Australian Stock Exchange.
Murray has been non-executive director and chair of several Australian-listed and high-growth companies throughout his career, which began in audit and investment banking, involved rising through various positions at large organisations, and eventually becoming vice president and head of investment banking at Bank of America Asia in 1989.
Murray joined the Australian Technology Group where he identified and managed investments into early stage technology companies and went on to co-found the venture capital firm Technology Venture Partners in 1997, establishing a 20-year career of investing in, advising and directing technology companies.
John holds an Honours Degree in Law from the University of Edinburgh and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He is also a CA and a Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland.
The other new director at the Canberra firm is Gerhard Vorster, an accomplished senior executive and former Deloitte partner.
Kate Hill, chair of Seeing Machines said: ““We are delighted to welcome John and Gerhard to the board of Seeing Machines, and their appointment rounds off our recent board renewal process. With the combined skill set and commercial experience of the refreshed board and management team, the company is well positioned to leverage the considerable opportunities emerging in safety in all transport sectors.”
