New Zealand–born engineer, entrepreneur, and hang gliding pilot, Al fell in love with flight in the 1970s watching gliders soar over Coronet Peak. After earning a PhD in engineering and founding Bluestone (once Australia’s fastest-growing company), he returned to the sport in his 40s.

Now Chairman of Wills Wing, Al is focused on making hang gliding safer, lighter, and more accessible for the next generation, with a strong emphasis on innovation, quality, and community.