MEET THE TEAM
Jim Liaskos
Rowan Doyle
Sophie Bainbridge
Our Board of Directors
Geoff Andrews
Rob Jolly
Frank Walker
Advisors
Noel Barton
and Technology Advisor
Ross George
Ross established Austeng over 30 years ago, a boutique engineering firm that specialises in the design, development and building of customised electro-mechanical systems. Over three decades, Ross has partnered with clients to introduce their cutting edge technology to increasingly competitive global markets. Ross’s flair for innovation coupled with a brilliant business mind, has cemented his place as a leader in the engineering design industry. In 2010, Ross was inducted as a Fellow of the Institute of Engineering Australia in recognition of his sustained contribution to major engineering projects.
Vicki Tutungi
and Legal Advisor
Awards we've won
Regional Jobs and Investment Packages – Geelong grant recipient
In January 2018, Capricorn Power was awarded a $292,750 Business Innovation grant for our high efficiency engine converting waste heat to electricity. The engine was recognised for enhancing energy productivity and sustainability at a customer site by providing low cost electricity and reduced waste and emissions. It was also noted that “commercialising an innovative clean tech product enables potentially very large engineering and manufacturing job growth for ex-auto skills serving new, global markets of the future”.
Australian Technologies Competition – 2018 New Energy Winner
In October 2018, Capricorn Power won the ‘New Energy’ category as part of the highly coveted Australian Technologies Competition (ATC). The competition connects experienced entrepreneurs, business builders, angel investors, venture capital funds, commercialisation experts and leading corporate and government representatives with founders in a collaborative environment.
Australian Engineering Excellence Awards – 2018 Victorian Finalist
The Barton Engine was recognised as a Victorian finalist in the 2018 Australian Engineering Excellence Awards (AEEA) for representing “a major step forward in the waste heat to power field”. The awards recognise outstanding achievement in engineering and the invaluable contribution engineering makes to the economy, the community and the environment.
Climate Launchpad – 2017 Finalist
Capricorn Power was thrilled to represent Australia as a finalist at the 2017 Climate Launchpad in Cyprus. Climate Launchpad is the world’s largest green business ideas competition committed to “fixing climate change, one start-up at a time”. The programme equips start-ups with the skills to achieve global success.