Extel Technologies has appointed Sammy Wallwork as Chief Growth Officer (CGO), a pivotal leadership role guiding the company’s next phase of growth across Australia and the United States.
This appointment reinforces Extel’s commitment to strengthening high-reliability electronics capability and deepening partnerships across the global supply chain.
As Chief Growth Officer, Sammy will lead initiatives that build on the company’s strong foundation of customer partnership – strengthening relationships, opening new opportunities and ensuring Extel’s capabilities evolve in line with the priorities of the industries it serves.
“This is a pivotal milestone in Extel’s growth journey. The CGO role will deepen customer partnerships and further enhance how we deliver design and manufacturing capability across Australia and the United States. We recognise Sammy for his energy, clarity of vision and record of building high-performing teams that achieve ambitious outcomes for customers. Our growth is, and always will be, driven by helping our partners strengthen their technology capability, competitiveness and supply chain.”
Bruce Fitzgerald, CEO
Sammy joins Extel from Advanced Navigation, one of Australia’s fastest-growing technology companies, where he served as Global Head of Sales Development. He led international expansion across mining, agriculture, defence, aerospace and industrial markets, scaling teams and driving significant growth.
Recognised as a 2025 Australian Defence Industry Awards “Rising Star,” Sammy is regarded as one of the sector’s most dynamic growth leaders and a driving force behind a new generation of sovereign technology companies. His leadership style combines strategic precision with a hands-on, entrepreneurial approach, building high-performance teams, forging strong partnerships and unlocking scale in complex global markets.
“Extel Technologies has a world-class engineering and manufacturing capability that positions it to play a defining role in Australia’s sovereign technology future. My focus is to accelerate growth by scaling our presence in key markets and ensuring Australian-built systems continue to set the global benchmark for quality, performance and reliability.”
Sammy Wallwork
Sammy will be engaging with the market, listening to priorities, exploring opportunities and helping shape how Extel continues to invest in the areas that matter most to customers.
Indo Pacific 2025
Sammy will be representing Extel Technologies alongside Chief Business Officer, Jeff Thomas and National Business Development Manager, Roberto Morandi at Indo Pacific 2025.
We will be showcasing our advanced electronics design and manufacturing capability at the Victorian Government Pavilion Stand #3F92 from 4-6 November at the Sydney International Convention Centre.
Visit indopacificexpo.com.au for more information.
Connect Directly
We encourage you to connect with Sammy directly via LinkedIn here or to learn more about how Extel supports customers from concept to production, reach out to us at info@exteltechnologies.com
About Extel Technologies
Extel Technologies is a global leader in advanced electronics solutions committed to delivering innovative and comprehensive services to its valued customers worldwide. With a focus on excellence and customer satisfaction, Extel is at the forefront of driving innovation in the advanced electronics industry. Extel provides advanced electronic product design, manufacturing and lifecycle management to a diverse range of industries who required precision manufacturing of advanced, high-reliability products.
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