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Meet the Team

The people behind Beyond Mobility.

Petina Tieman

CEO & Owner

Petina Tieman knows first-hand what it means to lose your independence. Living with major spinal problems, she has at times relied on a wheelchair, and that experience drives her as CEO and owner of Beyond Mobility. With more than 30 years of business leadership, Petina also owns national compliance consultancy Complete Business Solutions and advises all levels of government on policy, procurement and risk. Recognised internationally with more than 30 awards, she personally visits XSTO in China to oversee product quality. She gives clients and partners a leader who understands accessibility from the wheelchair up.

Petina Tieman knows first-hand what it means to lose your independence. Living with major spinal problems, she has at times found herself in a wheelchair. She has had to rely on others to push her through shops and airports, help her in and out of vehicles, or reach a shelf that was suddenly out of reach. That experience is why she leads Beyond Mobility as its CEO and owner. She is driven to give people with disability back their dignity, choice and independence, particularly in rural, regional and remote communities where transport and support services are limited.

Petina brings more than 30 years of business leadership to that mission. She is also the owner and Managing Director of Complete Business Solutions (AUS) Pty Ltd, a national compliance and business consulting firm that is 100% Indigenous-owned and Supply Nation certified. Local, State and Commonwealth Government agencies regularly engage her for policy, program and procurement advice. She has been recognised internationally with more than 30 awards spanning social impact, leadership and business excellence. She has delivered keynotes at global summits in London and Paris, and has featured on Studio 10, Channel 7, Channel 9, WIN News, ABC Radio and in national publications.

Petina personally visits XSTO in China to oversee the quality of every product Beyond Mobility purchases. These visits also keep a strong, direct relationship with the manufacturer.

For government, airline, tourism and venue partners, Petina offers something rare: a leader who understands accessibility from the wheelchair up, and compliance, procurement and risk from the boardroom down. She works alongside organisations to build practical accessibility solutions with the XSTO powered mobility range. Those solutions meet regulatory and procurement requirements, manage risk, improve the customer experience and open doors to the more than one in five Australians living with disability.

Dion Gray

National Sales Manager

Dion Gray brings more than 15 years of sales leadership and a genuinely mechanical mind to Beyond Mobility. After driving strong revenue growth for two of Australia's best-known hydraulic brands, he now applies his technical know-how to powered mobility. In 2026 he trained twice with XSTO in China, bringing factory-level product knowledge home to Australia. Dion travels the country to personally demonstrate, fit and train people with disability, their families and carers, and occupational therapists. His aim is that everyone has accurate, expert information before making a life-changing decision about their mobility.

Dion Gray brings more than 15 years of sales leadership and a genuinely mechanical mind to Beyond Mobility. Before joining the team, he led sales for two of Australia's best-known hydraulic solutions brands. As State Sales Manager for Hydraulink across Queensland and Papua New Guinea, he delivered 63% revenue growth across more than 120 accounts. Before that, as Regional Sales Manager for Ryco across Queensland and the Northern Territory, he grew revenue by 55% in three years.

That background matters in powered mobility. Dion has spent his career understanding how machinery works, why it fails and how to keep it running in demanding Australian conditions. In 2026 he travelled to XSTO in China twice for sales and service training direct with the manufacturer, so Beyond Mobility clients benefit from factory-level product knowledge right here in Australia. When something isn't right, he works through the problem quickly and practically.

Dion travels Australia extensively to personally demonstrate, fit and train people with disability, their carers and families, and occupational therapists. He matches the right model, seat height, controls and accessories to each person's body, home and daily routine. His aim is that everyone, wherever they live, has accurate, expert information before making a life-changing decision about their mobility.

For individuals and families, Dion is patient, approachable and focused on getting the fit right, not just closing a sale. For OTs, support coordinators, resellers and organisational buyers, he offers clear answers on the innovative technology and technical specifications, servicing and total cost of ownership.

Dion is an experienced sales coach and mentor, and he leads Beyond Mobility's national sales effort. He brings structure, accountability and a customer-first culture to every region the team serves.

Gary Dalgleish

Service Technician

Gary Dalgleish keeps Beyond Mobility clients moving. With a background in electronics and more than 10 years with our sister company, Gary joined Beyond Mobility in September 2026 to service and repair our XSTO robotic motorised wheelchairs. He diagnoses faults, troubleshoots problems directly with clients and checks the quality of every chair before it is dispatched. In September 2026 Gary travelled to China for formal training with XSTO engineers and technicians, so clients get manufacturer-trained support right here in Australia.

Gary services and repairs our XSTO robotic motorised wheelchairs, both in the workshop and on site where needed. He diagnoses faults, sources the right parts and completes repairs efficiently, aiming to fix the problem on the first visit. He works through issues directly with clients and their carers, explaining clearly what has been done so everyone feels confident. Every chair also passes Gary's quality assurance check before it is dispatched.

Gary keeps accurate service records for every job, giving each chair a clear service history and every client peace of mind.

His passion for quality service took Gary to China in September 2026 for formal training direct with XSTO engineers and technicians. That means Beyond Mobility clients receive manufacturer-trained servicing and support right here in Australia, from someone who genuinely cares about keeping them independent and on the move.

Michelle Bottrall

Administration & Sales Support

Michelle Bottrall understands the realities of disability better than most. Her husband lives with quadriplegia, so she knows first-hand the physical barriers, funding hurdles and travel challenges many of our clients face. Michelle is often the first voice people hear when they contact Beyond Mobility, and she handles enquiries, demonstrations, quotes, orders and funding paperwork with patience and care. She previously owned a Registered Training Organisation and also runs business support service Dora's Space. She brings strong compliance and administration skills to every order, making getting the right chair as easy as possible.

Michelle Bottrall understands the realities of disability in a way few people in the industry can. Her husband lives with quadriplegia, so Michelle knows first-hand the physical barriers that turn a simple outing into a logistics exercise. She knows the frustration of chasing funding approvals, and the challenges of travelling when accessible transport, accommodation and equipment can't be taken for granted. That lived experience shapes every conversation she has with Beyond Mobility clients and their families.

Michelle is often the first voice people hear when they contact us. She answers enquiries, arranges demonstrations, prepares quotes, processes orders and coordinates deliveries. She also supports the NDIS, DVA and aged care paperwork, so OTs, support coordinators and plan managers get what they need the first time.

She brings a strong business and compliance background to the role. Michelle has owned and operated a Registered Training Organisation, working in one of Australia's most closely regulated sectors, where accurate records and audit-ready documentation are essential. She also runs Dora's Space, an Australian on-demand business support service. It helps businesses that need extra capability without another full-time hire, covering administration, accounts follow-up, payroll, HR, marketing and website support.

For government, corporate and reseller partners, that means reliable, organised support behind every order, from procurement documentation and supplier onboarding through to invoicing and after-sales follow-up. For families and carers, it means someone who is patient, practical and genuinely understands what is at stake.

Michelle's goal is simple: make getting the right chair as easy as possible, so clients can focus on everything their new freedom makes possible.

Paul Gear

Compliance & Systems

Paul Gear is the engine room behind Beyond Mobility's systems and compliance. He is a Director and Chief Operating Officer of Complete Business Solutions and leads Systems Made Simple, its compliance software division. Paul has more than 20 years of business management experience and is a State and National award-winning health and safety manager. He is also the author of the bestselling Safety Made Simple book series. Paul led the build of Beyond Mobility's CRM and ERP platform, which connects every enquiry, order and service record, and keeps our business practices aligned with ISO 9001 quality management principles.

Paul Gear is the engine room behind Beyond Mobility's systems, safety and compliance. He is a Director and Chief Operating Officer of Complete Business Solutions (AUS) Pty Ltd. He also leads Systems Made Simple, CBS's compliance software division, which builds ERP, CRM and business management platforms for NDIS, aged care, allied health, quality-certified and civil construction organisations. Its promise is simple: automate and simplify compliance.

Paul brings more than 20 years of business management experience across SMEs, large corporations and government agencies in Australia and internationally. He is a State and National award-winning health and safety business manager, an HSEQ consultant and an approved WHS Queensland trainer. He is also the author of the Safety Made Simple book series, which reached number one on Amazon's Business Law bestseller list. Military service taught him that the objective always comes first.

At Beyond Mobility, Paul led the build of the combined CRM and ERP platform. It connects every enquiry, quote, order, payment, dispatch, service record and warranty claim in one place. For clients, that means faster responses, accurate paperwork and a complete history of their chair whenever they need support. For government, airline, tourism and corporate buyers, it means a supplier whose business and practices are aligned with ISO 9001 quality management principles. Its systems meet procurement, reporting, privacy, product safety and risk requirements with confidence.

Michelle Pownell

Social Media Content Manager & Brand Ambassador

Michelle Pownell drives Beyond Mobility's social media from lived experience. She is a content creator and model who lives with disability, and the XSTO M4 Plus and M4 Pro robotic motorised wheelchairs have transformed her independence and quality of life. As our brand ambassador, she shows people what life looks like when your chair works for you, not against you. Michelle personally creates our content and manages engagement across LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Featured in Fashion Field Magazine and Platform Stories, she is changing how disability is seen, one honest, joyful post at a time.

Michelle Pownell doesn't just create content about powered mobility. She lives it every day. Michelle is a content creator and model who lives with disability, and she knows first-hand how the right equipment can change everything. Using the XSTO M4 Plus and XSTO M4 Pro robotic motorised wheelchairs has given her greater independence and a better quality of life. She can get out and about, rise to eye level with friends at a café, reach shelves on her own, and fold her chair into a car for days out. That lived experience is the heart of everything she shares.

As Beyond Mobility's Social Media Content Manager and Brand Ambassador, Michelle personally develops our social media content. She plans, films and writes posts that show real people, real places and real moments of freedom. She also manages engagement across LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. She answers questions, joins conversations and makes sure everyone who reaches out feels heard and welcomed.

Michelle's work has been featured in Fashion Field Magazine and Platform Stories, and she is represented by ZBD Talent. Her content is honest, stylish and joyful, and it challenges outdated ideas about disability. It replaces them with confidence, possibility and a strong sense of self.

For people with disability and their families, Michelle offers something no brochure can: a trusted voice who has been where they are and can show what's possible. For OTs, support coordinators, government, airline, tourism and corporate partners, she provides a genuine, relatable window into how XSTO technology performs in everyday Australian life.

Michelle's goal is to help everyone see that mobility isn't about limitation. It's about freedom, independence and living life on your own terms.

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