Bronte Howson
Non-Executive Chairman
Bronte Howson has experience in the Australian automotive retailing industry in a career spanning more than 35 years.
Bronte was appointed CEO of Automotive Holdings Group (ASX:AHG) in January 2000 and became Managing Director in 2007. He led AHG from being a private group with operations largely based in Western Australia to becoming the nation’s leading listed specialist Automotive and Logistics Group, establishing a track record of driving pro table growth.
Bronte is President and a Life Member of the East Perth Football Club and was awarded honorary life membership of Rocky Bay for his support of the charity. He was awarded the Medal in the Order of Australia in the 2016 Queen’s Birthday honours list for services to the automotive industry and to charities.
In 2016, Bronte was awarded the Medal in the Order of Australia in the Queen’s Birthday honours list for services to the automotive industry and to charities.
Peter McUtchen - B.Eng. (Civil Engineering) MAICD MIE
Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer
Peter McUtchen is the Managing Director of PARKD Ltd, an ASX-listed Australian construction technology company recognised for its innovative approach to modular building systems and advanced construction methodologies.
A structural engineer by background, Peter brings extensive experience in the design and delivery of concrete buildings and infrastructure projects. He has led structural design on major multi-level car park developments, including projects delivered for government clients in Western Australia, and has played a central role in advancing efficient, buildable structural solutions within the industry.
As a founding leader of PARKD, Peter has been instrumental in the development and commercialisation of the company’s patented PARKD Structural System — a prefabricated, modular solution designed to significantly reduce construction time, cost, and on-site risk while maintaining high standards of safety and compliance.
Under his leadership, PARKD has established itself as a specialist in parking infrastructure and prefabricated construction, delivering projects across sectors including infrastructure, health, commercial, and public developments. The business integrates in-house engineering expertise with modern methods of construction to provide scalable, sustainable solutions tailored to complex project requirements.
In addition to his executive role, Peter actively contributes to the advancement of the construction and engineering profession. He supports Curtin University through participation on industry advisory committees, helping to align academic outcomes with industry needs. He has also held key leadership positions within the Concrete Institute of Australia, serving as National President and currently as a National Councillor, reflecting his ongoing commitment to technical excellence and industry development.
Peter is recognised for his practical, delivery-focused approach, combining technical rigour with commercial acumen to drive innovation in the construction sector. He continues to lead PARKD’s strategy to expand the adoption of modular construction systems across Australia, positioning the company at the forefront of efficient and future-ready building solutions.
Robert (Bob) Freedman
Non-Executive Director
Bob Freedman is the former Chairman and a Non-Executive Director of SRG Ltd (ASX:SRG), a leading Australian specialist design and construction company with over 50 years’ experience supporting the construction of high-profile global projects.
Bob has been associated with SRG (then Structural Systems Ltd) since 1970 when he joined the business as founding Manager for Western Australia. He then held the role of Managing Director from 1985 until 2009 and has been a Director since 1985, serving as Chairman of the Board between 2009 and 2014.
Over the past five decades at SRG, Bob has been involved in the design and construction of many iconic projects, including Centrepoint Tower and Stadium Australia in Sydney, Eleanor Schonell Bridge in Brisbane, Colonial Stadium and Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne and the Emirates Tower in Dubai.
Bob was responsible for establishing SRG’s overseas operations in Asia, the United Kingdom, the Middle East and South Africa. Mr Freedman is also the past Chairman of Highway Construction, a West Australian owned civil engineering contractor specialising in the specialising in the delivery and management of road, bridge and pavement construction contracts across Australia.
David Thomas
Business Development Manager
David Thomas is a construction industry professional with 15 years of construction knowledge and experience in Australia, Malaysia and the United Kingdom.
Completing his Higher National Certi cate (HNC) in Construction in 1997, David’s career has incorporated residential renovations, commercial building construction and project management of heritage builds.
Throughout his career, David has managed numerous construction projects, and as a project development director, he has led teams that have been awarded national accolades.
David’s network locally and internationally has supported the development of the PARKD Car Park System and provided market information for the system design.
Mrs Lucia McLean
Company Secretary
Lucia is a Chartered Accountant with over 20 years’ experience in finance, accounting and company secretarial services in private, public and listed companies in Australia, UK and South Africa. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Higher Diploma in Accountancy form Rhodes University, South Africa and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand.