Ken comes to PETNET Solutions following significant experience in senior roles in the Health Care and Pharmaceutical sector. He previously worked with several Pharmaceutical companies in Sales & Marketing roles, and he has had the opportunity to set up two businesses.

Ken finished his Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from University of New England, Armidale, majoring in Marketing in the mid 90's, and is excited with the task of building PETNET Solutions in the Australian Market, and working with the professional team providing a reliable service and building relationships in the PET market.

Ken was born in Sydney and enjoys the active lifestyle that an international city like Sydney offers, taking advantage of the outdoors with sport and also the wonderful opportunity to enjoy restaurants and shows. Ken enjoys competitive rowing and braves the early hours in the endeavour to maintain fitness and healthy lifestyle, and is a keen supporter of the NRL Dragons and the NSW Waratahs. He is also keenly involved in his local church. Ken is married with 4 children.

A country boy at heart, Sam grew up in Coonamble NSW. Sam joined PETNET Solutions as Production Team Leader and has now been promoted to Operations Manager. Sam previously worked with GMS Brisbane since 2006. He gained extensive experience in the production of PET radiopharmaceuticals and radiopharmacy operations in general.

Prior to joining GMS, Sam graduated from the University of New England, Armidale in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Law. 

Sam is excited to be in Sydney and by the opportunity to be working with the new twin Eclipse cyclotrons. "PETNET represents a great opportunity to be working with a state of the art facility," says Sam. "Our ultimate aim will be to increase reliability and supply of FDG and other new biomarkers to PET facilities in Sydney and beyond." 

Sam is directly responsible for overseeing all operations at PETNET, which will include overseeing technical aspects of the production of a GMP facility to ensure safety and compliance to all regulations and maintaining the production facility to standards to ensure optimal availability of product in a timely manner. He also oversees the validations of new biomarkers for the PET market.

Sam enjoys sport, particularly golf, is a passionate supporter of the NRL Dragons, and in his free time likes to socialise and have a punt.

Local Sutherland resident Jana joined the PETNET production team as a Quality Control and Production Chemist and has recently been promoted to Production Team Leader.

Jana's role includes overseeing production, ensuring that the stringent GMP standards are maintained. Jana has had received valuable experience at PETNET, having the opportunity to be a part of the initial start up phase of the state of the art facility. Aiding Jana in her position is her previous employment with Nalco Australia as a Quality Control superintendent after completing her Bachelor of Science at the University of Sydney.

In addition to her love of chemistry, in her spare time, Jana enjoys snowboarding, shopping, bush walking and travel.

As QC Team Leader, Patrycja is responsible for supervising the PETNET Quality Control Team. This means supervising and managing all Quality Control/Quality System procedures to ensure all regulatory requirements are met in terms of both the facility and products produced.

Patrycja has a Master's of Science in Chemistry from University of Lodz, Poland.

Prior to joining PETNET, Patrycja worked as Analytical Chemist/Laboratory Analyst for 4 years in the veterinary and agricultural industry for one of Sydney's contract manufacturers.

Patrycja loves swimming and reading.

Lauren joined PETNET as a Quality Control and Production Chemist in early 2011, after previously working at ANSTO minerals and Veolia Water. Lauren is a positive addition to the PETNET team where she is a team player, and looking to gain significant insights into the Radiopharmaceuticals market.


She grew up in a little beach town on the mid north coast of NSW, and loves the sun and the sea. Lauren moved to Sydney to pursue Bachelor of applied chemistry at University of Technology Sydney, and now lives in the sunny southern suburbs of Sydney. Lauren enjoys, socialising with friends and family, shopping, and going to the beach.

Michael Joined PETNET as a Quality Control and Production Chemist in December 2011, and prior to PETNET he worked as a Quality Control Chemist at Jalco Groups testing personal care products. Michael graduated from University of Western Sydney (Macarthar) majoring in Medicinal Chemistry.

In joining PETNET, Michael is starting to realise his Medicinal Chemistry and especially the opportunity to be able to contribute to the health and well being of people in need. Michael is a good addition to the PETNET team bringing skills and attributes appreciated by the team.

Michael has a diversity of interests ranging from competing in Dragon Boat rowing at the international level where he participated in World dragon boat championships, to reading into movie productions and building and overclocking computers. Currently Michael is enjoying playing dodgeball and is also actively involved in Oztag in a local competition.

Stephanie joined PETNET as a Quality Control and Production Chemist in early 2012, after previously working at ANSTO minerals as an intern working as a Pipe Plant operator. Stephanie comes to PETNET with experience in working with Radioactive substances.

Stephanie completed her Bachelor degree at Uni NSW in Chemical Engineering, and is a positive addition to the PETNET team where she is a team player, and looking to gain significant insights into the Radiopharmaceuticals market and how our role is able to have a strong positive impact into the health market.

Stephanie is a very active person and enjoys martial arts and other ways to keep fit. She loves music and is very creative with food and keeping healthy. Like all of us Stephanie has a propensity to enjoy the art of spending money.