Barton Vale Technologies specialises in strategic analysis and planning for Australian and
international companies and governments involved in aerospace, electronics, defence, transportation
and information technology applications.
Barton Vale Technologies principal, Peter Smith, is a former CEO of major Australian defence
and high technology companies who has served on many influential government and industry committees.
He brings a wealth of Australian and international experience and contacts to consulting assignments.
Typical assignments have included:
Reviews of major trends in major technology sectors and recommendations regarding
corporate and government strategies
Reviews of major forthcoming Australian projects and recommendations on winning
strategies and teaming arrangements
Industry sector reviews, including identification of acquisition targets and a lead
role in bidding and negotiation
Assistance to companies in assessing growth strategies and funding sources
Assistance to smaller companies wishing to enter Defence or aerospace contracting
Special projects for State and Local Governments
Acting as Chairman or Director of companies, particularly SMEs.
Specific assignments are undertaken on a project basis, with more general strategic
advice and updates provided on a retainer basis.