Steve Adams

IP-Driven Entrepreneur | Builder of High-Performing Teams & Culture | Executive Chairman, Esco Group

Greater Sydney Area

About

I build and protect IP that changes industries. Most of my work is in healthcare and infrastructure. As Executive Chairman of Esco Group, my approach is simple: no fluff, focus on outcomes, build a culture of high performance. I back talent and prefer to grow it from within. Teams that work with clarity, discipline, and precision deliver results. Innovation is nothing without execution. This is a process, not an end point. It’s about compounding outcomes and getting better every cycle. Recently I’ve: • Turned ideas into IP with commercial value. • Led transformations that reset companies for growth. • Built teams that perform and develop future leaders. • Delivered champagne outcomes at a beer price.

Experience

  • Executive Chairman at Esco Group
    Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

    As Executive Chairman I am leading the organisations innovation and startups. We are transforming our industry through technology

  • ESCO Industries (20 yrs 1 mo)
    • Managing Director
      Jul 2005 - Jun 2025 · 20 yrs

    • Managing Director/owner
      Jun 2005 - Jun 2025 · 20 yrs 1 mo

  • General Manager Case Ready Systems at Vertex Pacific
    Apr 1999 - May 2005 · 6 yrs 2 mos

  • engineer at ECNZ
    1997 - 1998 · 1 yr

  • Team Leader at Glaxo
    1989 - 1996 · 7 yrs