Peter Lancken is non-executive Chairman of Acrow Limited and a non-executive director at the Kennards Group. He transformed Kennards Hire into a premier equipment hire firm during his 15-year tenure as Managing Director and CEO. Peter has held various c-suite roles at GKN and served on the boards of Propertylink Group and CMA Corporation. He is also a dedicated advocate for the hire and rental industry, serving as President of the NSW Hire Association, Vice President, and board member of the National HRIA.

Peter has a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) from UNSW, a Graduate Diploma in Business from Bathurst University, and is a Fellow of the Institute of Engineers (FIE) and a Member of the Institute of Civil Engineers (MICE). He is also a fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He was awarded
the Life Membership of HRIA in 2006, a Meritorious Service Award by the American Rental Association in 2007, and a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) award in 2020 for his contributions to the industry and community.

Steve’s 30 year executive career includes extensive experience in operational management and leadership spanning waste, sports management and hire in both Australia and the United Kingdom.

Steven joined Acrow in 2013 and since then has served as its Chief Executive Officer. Steven was previously the CEO of the Melbourne Rebels Rugby Club and was responsible for the start-up phase of a Super Rugby professional sporting team. Previously, from 2004 to 2010, Steven served as the Global Executive Director (Recycling) of Visy Industries, and from 2002 to 2004, Steven was the Executive Director (Commercial Waste) of Veolia Environment UK.

David has a career spanning 40 years in the construction industry. During his 29 years of employment with Lipman, David was the Construction Director from 2000 to 2013, which led to his appointment as Managing Director of Lipman Group of Companies from 2013 to 2018.

In 2019 David founded Cornerstone (NSW) Pty Ltd where he continues to provide strategic business planning and advisory services to Subcontractors, Head Contractors, Clients and Development Managers within the property and construction industry. David brings with him key competencies in Leadership, Construction Management, Innovation and Safety. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering Degree (Civil) from The University of Technology, Sydney (“UTS”).

Laurie has an extensive background in financial, strategic and risk management, particularly in the resources, construction, and infrastructure sectors. She has held senior management and executive roles across Rio Tinto, Queensland Rail, Sinopec Oil and Gas, and Wiggins Island Coal Terminal.

Laurie has been a non-executive director for the past 6 years and is a non-executive director and audit and risk committee chair for Stanwell Limited. Laurie is a past member on the boards of Tamawood Ltd (ASX: TWD), Advance NanoTek Ltd (ASX:ANO), and  enterpriSYS Ltd (NSX: SPS). In 2013, Laurie founded Sage Strategies Pty Ltd where she provides support to organisations in developing and executing  strategy. Laurie holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and administration, is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand, as well as a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Melanie has an extensive background in human resources and operating risk primarily in the industrial services, mining, manufacturing and FMCG sectors. She has held senior executive roles with Newcrest Mining, Seven Group Holdings, Amcor, Pacific Brands and Foster’s Group with responsibility spanning Australia, USA, Asia and the UK.

Melanie has been a non-executive director for over 10 years including with Melbourne Water and Boom Logistics. Melanie is currently a director at Salta Properties, a member of Chief Executive Women, International Women’s Forum, a member of World Vision’s business advisory council and AICD.

Lee is the founder and Managing Director of Comply Corporate Advisory, a professional services company providing company secretarial and corporate advisory services.

Lee has served as company secretary for multiple ASX listed companies and previously served as Acrow’s company secretary for 5 years between 2018 and 2023. Prior to founding Comply Corporate Advisory, Lee managed the largest team of outsourced company secretaries in Australia, is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds a Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance and Risk Management from the Governance Institute of Australia.