Mr Roberts has been Chairman of Siemens Hearing Instruments Pty Ltd since 1994, having first joined the Board in 1988. Barry joined Siemens Australia in 1960, and was Finance Director, CFO and Deputy CEO of the Australian and New Zealand Group between 1985 and 2002.

Mr Roberts has over 40 years experience in budgeting, financial management and control, corporate governance, project management and administration. Mr Roberts is former Chairman of JAS-ANZ and Vice President of the Australian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers Association.