Meet Your Team
With over 100 years of combined experience, your team of industry leading experts are on call to ensure you receive the highest quality products at unrivaled delivery times.
David Hunt
Managing Director
Dave has been with FGS since April 2013. He started his working life in the UK, working predominantly in the Aerospace Industry and also in automotive. During his time at British Aerospace, Dave was given extensive training on Lean Manufacturing. Beginning as an Aircraft Fitter working on Fast Jets and finishing up running multiple sites designing and manufacturing parts for the Airbus A380 Wing. After leaving the UK in 2005 and working for 3 years at Smorgon Steel, Dave eventually ended up working for the Australian Glass Group as the CEO before coming to FGS in April 2013.
Carl Caridi
Chief Financial Officer
Carl started with FGS in 2014. He is a highly qualified and experienced Finance Executive with over 8 years in the Building Industry working with leading Australian organisations, specifically supplying building products to companies ranging from multinationals to small business operators. With a proven ability to drive and implement business improvement and a track record of strong financial governance, Carl is passionate about partnering with the leadership team to achieve long-term results and success.
Mark Atley
Technical Lam Manager & KAM
Mark has been in the glass industry since 2002, always specialising in Frameless Glass. He began his working career as a graphic designer working for a glass company and quickly fell in love with glass. As the Laminated Glass Technical Manager, Mark is responsible for everything to do with Laminating Glass. Mark’s blend of technical expertise as well as his friendly, approachable demeanor and knowledge of FGS products, systems and capabilities has made him a much valued member of the FGS family.
Richard Peck
Operations Manager
Prior to emigrating to Australia in 2009, Richard worked within the UK aerospace industry as part of a specialist project management team developing and manufacturing major aircraft assemblies for new to market aircraft. He is particularly proud of finishing his aerospace career on a high by being part of a team that helped HondaJet develop its first ever production aircraft. Richard’s diverse background in operations management, industrial/manufacturing engineering as well as production project management has helped him to guide his team to achieve DIFOT levels unprecedented with within the glass industry.
Tanya Noble
Senior Sales Manager/Southern Sales Manager
Tanya has been a key member of the FGS Glass team for the past two years, consistently delivering an exceptional customer experience and building strong relationships with her clients. While she will continue to oversee the Southern Region, Tanya is stepping into a leadership role, where she will mentor and support our Sales Team. In her expanded capacity, she will be visiting customers across Victoria alongside their Sales Managers, helping to strengthen client partnerships and drive success.
Lachlan McKenzie
North / SE Sales Manager
Lachy has been a valued member of the FGS Glass Sales team for the past 18 months. With a strong foundation of technical expertise developed over many years at DMS and Viridian, Lachy brings a wealth of industry knowledge and a deep understanding of glass solutions to his role. His experience allows him to provide exceptional service to clients, ensuring they receive the best advice and products for their needs.
Matt Dannatt
Western Sales Manager
Matt has recently transitioned into the role of Western Sales Manager after nearly a year with FGS Glass. With his prior experience in Marketing and Sales in the UK, and his time as our Marketing Manager, Matt brings a well-rounded perspective to his new position. He continues to be a trusted resource for clients, not only guiding them with expert sales advice but also remaining on hand to assist with any marketing needs and co-branding opportunities.
Simone Warren
Customer Service Team Leader
Simone leads your Customer Service team at FGS Glass, ensuring you receive prompt, professional, and personalised support every time. With her leadership, your queries and concerns are handled efficiently, giving you the confidence that your needs are always prioritised. Simone’s approachable style and dedication to service mean you can trust her to deliver solutions tailored to your business.
Dieter Grohnert
Despatch Manager
Dieter is your trusted Dispatch Manager at FGS Glass, ensuring your orders are handled with care and delivered on time. With his focus on precision and efficiency, Dieter works to streamline your delivery process, so you can count on receiving what you need, when you need it. His attention to detail and commitment to your satisfaction make him an integral part of your experience with FGS Glass.