Our People
Founder & Managing Director
Garry Sholl
Highly successful Senior Executive, Founder and CEO of Sholl Communications (Aust.) which was established in 1986 and sold after 21 years in 2007. Guided Sholl Communications to a National Company with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide.
Proven track record of over 30 years in leading and building businesses, concentrating on staff values, honesty and integrity. An extremely committed and entrepreneurial leader focused on telecommunications services, product development, partnership alliances and strategic business development on a worldwide scale.
Recently completed a three-year contract in the Middle East delivering over $250 Million of Satellite contracts. These successful contracts came through his vast International contacts, including Pakistan, the Middle East and Asia.
A graduate and member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. (GAICD) (MAICD)
Director
Craig Taylor
Craig Taylor joined the telecommunications industry back in 1995. Craig now has 22 years’ experience in Telecommunications and Internet Services and is a Director at Fixtel
A proficient Systems Engineer with Avaya and many other telephony systems, Craig also has great expertise in company Telco requirements and Fibre and Data supply and installation.
With the initiation of the NBN rollout Craig’s many years of telecommunication installation experience and knowledge are extremely valuable when it comes to customer confidence in getting the job done right.
Craig is also responsible for quoting and overseeing installations of Avaya Telephony Systems including the recently installed Avaya Aura System for BMW Australia in New Zealand, Sydney and Melbourne.
Chief Technology Officer
Chris McKechie
Chris has over 35 years’ experience in the telecommunications industry as an engineer, consultant, technology leader, innovator and visionary. Chris is highly experienced and brings a wealth of expertise and innovation to the businesses, projects and assignments that he works with.
Mr. McKechie was a pioneer in the design and development of integrated community networks, initially working with NDY. Sanctuary Cove was Australia’s first integrated residential resort and Chris was responsible for the design of the community network supporting telephone, cable TV, security and broadband services. He designed and built the first fibre to the home network in Australia and was responsible for the development of the wholesale open access model which culminated in the setup and technical operations of OPENetworks – Australia’s first wholesale only open access carrier.
Chris is now focusing his attention to assisting others develop new telecommunications and ISP business opportunities, fibre and integrated networks, and technology solutions to support their business challenges and goals.
Project Manager
Stephen Ward
Stephen Ward Joined Fixtel in January 2018 after moving overseas from the UK. He has worked his way up within the company from field technician to senior project manager. During this time Fixtel has supported Stephen in his journey for permanent residency.
“With over 20 years’ experience working in the construction industry, Stephen soon found his niche within the Electrical and Telecommunications sector. He is an energetic and enthusiastic individual with a strong work ethic, who is ambitious and reliable. A great team player who embraces challenges, possess a keen eye for detail and takes pride in his work and personal presentation.
Stephen has been responsible for estimating, design and managing all Fixtel’s DAS and Cel Fi projects over the last 4 years, as well as assisting its partner business Core Fibre with their Imbedded network projects.
