Structural Monitoring Systems Plc (ASX:SMN)

Sam Wright  has more than two decades of experience as a company director and secretary of companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, London Stock Exchange and Börse Frankfurt.

Mr Wright is Managing Director of Western Australian based corporate advisory firm Straight Lines Consultancy, specialising in corporate governance, statutory financial reporting, company public listings, merger and acquisition transactions and shareholder relations.

Heinrich has held a variety of executive roles in the aviation and corporate finance fields and has a deep understanding of aircraft leasing and a strong track record of financial and operational restructuring of companies ahead of sale or IPO.

He is currently the CEO of JLPS Ireland Limited, which offers transportation leasing services encompassing aircraft, ships, maritime containers and solar power generation equipment.

Prior to taking on his current CEO role, Heinrich held senior executive roles at MC Aviation Partners, International Lease Finance Corporation and AerCap.

Brian has held just a few leadership roles in his professional 35 year career and appreciates the value of lessons learnt in each of them. Having had the privilege of working with organizations such as Cintas, Troika Ventures, The Pattison Group and currently AEM, Brian leads by the examples of John Maxwell and Patrick Lencioni. From his early years as a commercial pilot and throughout, Brian attributes communication and concise direction as the critical components required to lead organization through the jungles of today's realities. People are the single greatest asset that determine the health and success of any organization.

Gary is a finance professional with 20 years of experience in senior accounting roles (CFO/Financial Controller) with Australian and UK public companies. He has extensive experience in IPOs, mergers, acquisitions, backdoor listings, audits, ASX reporting and financial reporting. Gary is currently advising a number of ASX-listed companies including Aruma Resources Limited, Buxton Resources Limited, Strategic Elements Limited, and Structural Monitoring Systems plc and is a Non-Executive Director of Petrex Australia Pty Ltd. Gary graduated in Economics from the University of Northumbria in the UK. He is an Associate of the Chartered Ianstitute of Management Accountants and the Institute of Public Accountants.

Neville Bassett AM was appointed Non-Executive Chairman at the close of the 23 December 2025 AGM. He brings more than 30 years' experience in corporate advisory, financial management, public company governance, public company listings, capital raisings, and mergers and acquisitions. A Chartered Accountant and Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, he currently serves as Non-Executive Chairman of Auris Minerals Ltd, plus Non-Executive Director of Tennant Minerals Ltd, Bulletin Resources Ltd. Neville was a Director of the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Australia for 26 years, including eight years as Chairman. He was awarded Member of the Order of Australia in the 2015 Australia Day Honours.

Anthony Faillace was appointed Non-Executive Director effective 14 August 2025. He is the Founder plus Chief Investment Officer of Drake Management LLC, a New York-based multi-strategy investment firm with significant experience in global markets. Prior to founding Drake, Anthony was Managing Director, Senior Portfolio Manager at BlackRock Inc. Before BlackRock, he spent five years at PIMCO, where he led the firm's discussions on international, emerging markets. He holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Texas at Austin, an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. He is Chair of the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs. Anthony is a substantial shareholder of SMS, holding approximately 15% of the Company's issued capital.

Rick Freeman is Chief Executive Officer of Structural Monitoring Systems Plc, appointed in 2026 following his role as CEO of AEM (Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp), SMN's Canadian avionics subsidiary. He joined AEM as Chief Executive Officer in September 2025. He was previously CEO of IDD Aerospace, bringing deep operational experience across the avionics, aerospace manufacturing sectors.