John MacFarlane has been involved in the Australian Stockbroking, Finance and Capital Markets since 1964. A major focus has been assisting companies with their strategic direction and capital raising plans, including private equity, placements and Stock Exchange Listings.

John has taken board positions where appropriate to provide market advice to developing companies. A wide range of corporate contacts and experience provides a constant flow of transaction offerings for assessment that few others would see in the market place. John has led and participated in many capital raisings and corporate deals with an emphasis on resources.

He is currently a director of Collins Street Group Pty Ltd, Collins Street Securities Pty Ltd, Meridien Resources Limited, M & G Medical Pty Ltd and Technology Development Investment Limited.

John is a fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australia and a Practitioner Member of the Securities & Derivatives Industry Association. He was formerly a Member of the Stock Exchange of Melbourne and Australian Stock Exchange Limited.