ABOUT US
Our People.
Executive Director
Russell Fitts
EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
Russell has been executive chairman since 1999. He has built up a valuable global network of contacts and fostered a close relationship with MDI. He has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to Air Future’s shareholders and the protection of AFL’s key assets. He has extensive director, business & corporate governance experience and is looking forward to this next stage of the Company – commercialisation.
Non-Executive Director
Peter Macaulay
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Peter is a founding shareholder of Air Future Limited. He has been a farmer throughout his business career. He has appreciated from an early stage the importance of a diverse investment portfolio, and of the importance of shareholders. He places high importance on sustainable environmental practices coupled with a strong understanding of the importance of regular energy supply and affordable transport.
Business Development
John Mennega
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
John has an MBA, BE (Elect), Grad Dip Eng (Industrial), and Grad Dip Applied Finance & Investment. His background is investment banking and management with extensive experience in commercialising early stage. The CEO specialisation covers relationships with governments, distributors, markets & regions, and achievement of the structure & sales via projects & milestones.
MDI Key Director
DR CYRIL NEGRE
PRESIDENT
Cyril is the President of MDI and Director of MDI R & D. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, and began his career in Bugatti Automobile car design, joining his family’s company MDI in 1993. Cyril is Air Future 2024 Ltd key contact within MDI and organises the support of their team. Numerous of these focus on support for various areas of our business, for example different applications, pilots and demonstrations.