Speakers

In the early 2020s consultants and others forecast a glowing future for the Green Hydrogen Industry. Since then we have witnessed a parade of project cancellations and much less business media chatter. What is surprising is this should not have been a surprise.

Alan is a retired Chemical Engineer with nearly 50 years’ experience in the petrochemical, chemical and water industries.  He served as General Manager Technology for Orica, Chair of City West Water and as an Adjunct Professor at Monash University.

He was a Rotarian for 39 years, a Past President of Rotary Central Melbourne and is now a member of Melbourne Probus. Alan and Robyn have been married for just over 60 years, have three adult children and seven grandchildren.

This presentation will include insights on long-term strength training and its role in overall health along with answers to key questions on maintaining activity, preventing chronic disease, and reducing injury risk. Darcy will also give guidance on getting started on a strength training journey.

Darcy McCann is an Exercise Scientist with over two years of professional experience at Kieser South Melbourne. Prior to this role, he worked as a Strength and Conditioning Coach at Western Melbourne Propulsion Swim Club, where he had the opportunity to coach elite athletes, including two-time Olympian Tamsin Cook.

He holds a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science from Deakin University. Before completing his degree in Australia, he studied Exercise Science at the University of Charleston, West Virginia, where he was also a member of the men’s NCAA basketball team.

He is a strong advocate for health, performance, and longevity across the lifespan, and he firmly believes that resistance training is essential for every adult to maintain strength, function, and long-term wellbeing.