Board
Our Board of Directors consists of an experienced and talented group of individuals, each adding unique and complementary skills to the management team. Operationally, Melchor Access is led by co-Directors, Patrick McCormack and Shane Jones.
Patrick is a Level-3 Rope Access Operator and Manager with over 12 years’ experience in the Technical Height Safety and Rope Access Industries across Australia and internationally. His roles have encompassed the design, manufacture and certification of height safety equipment and included Supervisor, Technical Expert – Advisory Services and Project Manager on high-profile projects around Australia. Patrick’s technical expertise has been regularly used by some of Australia’s largest companies in managing high-risk and restrictive access operations.
Shane brings with him extensive experience managing mission-critical projects and the expertise to balance the requirements for functionality, quality, economy and timeliness. His experience includes management and directorship positions across a range of industries including at Hoperidge Capital investments, Hoperidge Engineering and Enerdrill. Shane also holds current director positions at Perth Energy and Merredin Energy.
Melchor’s other board members include Jon Biesse, Scott Jones, Craig Burton and Tim Wise who contribute extensive operational, leadership and commercial expertise from a diverse range of industries including from the energy, engineering, resources and finance sectors.
In addition to its board, Melchor also benefits from key strategic and financial input from individuals and organisations recognised as standouts in their field. This includes financial backing from Hoperidge Capital which holds key investments across the energy, retail and technology sectors and takes a hands-on approach to ensuring successful operation of its investment businesses.