Barbara McGeoch

Founding Director / Consultant to Ornatec

Over 34 years, Barbara has worked with James in developing the company's export business and built a global network of suppliers to ensure that the demanding and diverse requirements of clients throughout Asia, the Middle East and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are met.

In 2002, she was awarded Entrepreneur of the Year by Femmes Chefs d'Enterprises Mondials at their International Congress in St. Petersburg. In 1999, she received the
prestigious Westpac/Australian Institute of Export "Heroes Award" for outstanding service to Australia's export efforts.

She served for 12 years as a Director of the Export Council of Australia which advocates and promotes Australian exports and raises the awareness of the importance of exporting to Australia's economy.

Barbara and James have since passed ownership of Ornatec International to Isaac Olson and Lachlan Duffy. Barbara remains closely involved, consulting to the company on export relationships and client coordination.