My name is Mary Metcalfe. I am an Australian citizen, born in Budapest, Hungary; (left Hungary during the 1956 uprising, a refugee) now resident in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. I am a widow. I was married to Alan Metcalfe since September 1965 till February 2017. We have one son, Clayton & two grandson's Laszlo and Liam. Professionally, I am a company director, secretary, and chief financial officer (CFO) of Metcalfe Holdings Pty Ltd (MHPL) since 1970; Jandol Pty Ltd (1995); Harp Bankers Brokers & Traders (HarpBBT) – 1990; and associated companies: Internet Business Systems, Inc. (IBS) – 1999; and Safe Worlds Internet Television, Inc (SWITV) - 2010. MHPL is our Australian-based family holding company. HarpBBT is our Australian operating entity specializing in public company startups. Since my husbands passing I am now President/CEO of all these companies

Previously, I have founded and acted as the Publisher of a Woman’s Magazine in Australia, and have been the CFO for the North Australian Film Corporation. In the 1970’s and 1980’s, I also had 12 years involvement with Australian politics where I was the Northern Zone Vice President of the National Party of Australia (Women’s Section) for five years.

My primary business interest is as an active member of the management teams of our companies. IBS and SWITV are US corporations established by MHPL/HarpBBT to exploit the Safe Worlds e-business and IPTV technology developed by my late husband Alan Metcalfe, who was a leading Internet/e-business system designer since 1984. MHPL has controlling shareholdings in IBS and SWITV. The principle focus of our business for the past 20 years has been on electronic business (e-business) and more lately, on Internet Television (IPTV). Our major project, the Safe Worlds TV and e-business system/platform which is being developed to operate as a private and secure alternative to the World Wide Web for business; and provide a way for the world economy to move into cyberspace. We have been planning to go to Initial Public Offering (IPO) and public listing of SWITV  and I am actively involved in this effort.

My goal had been to support my husband and family.  We have aloud God to lead us in our life (walking in the spirit) with open minds to challenges and opportunities that came our way.

My education has been life, self taught through practical experience.

I have confronted most challenges in life that have come my way and achieved all that I set out to do to the best of my ability. My belief is:  "Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail" and "Life is a journey, not a destination" quotes from Ralph Waldo Emerson. Now I am challenged to establish our Safe Worlds TV project without my beloved husband, only time will tell how I will overcome this challenge.

I have great tenacity and show great work ethic in all that I do.

There have been many positive achievements in my life, but to be able to support my husband and family throughout both good and difficult times are the most important to me. We stuck together as a family regardless of what we faced, whether in business or other challenges in life, we did whatever was required in order that we move ahead.

Both my late husband and I are looking forward to having our business Safe Worlds TV blossom exponentially.

God has certainly been my greatest inspiration, giving me faith, strength and hope.  My father who led me to God, to an open mind to life and ideas. To know the importance of truth and freedom. My husband who believed in me. He encouraged me to be the best that I could be to achieve things that I never thought I could do. My mother who inspired a certain style/elegance and the love of the Arts.

Loving and caring person. A supportive and loving wife, mother/grandmother and daughter. A spiritual person who believed in freedom. 

NAPW

In 1984 I was one of three Australian women honored during the United Nations Year of the Woman celebrations in Australia. The other two women were, Nancy Wake (a World War II hero known as the "White Mouse") and Diane Cilento an actress.

My life story was written in a book called "Twentieth Century Profiles" by Alan Shannon an Australian author. 

I was honored by the NAPW where I was recognized as a 2015 National Association of Professional Women VIP Woman of the Year for outstanding leadership and commitment within her profession. http://www.prweb.com/releases/napw/itirvineca/prweb12439469.htm

The Red Cross, The Salvation Army.

My major interests are my family and our business interests. The arts, classical music, opera. I enjoy travel, swimming and reading when I have the time.