Profile

Gerry King

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Diploma Production Engineering (UK)
  • Bachelor of Economics (University of Adelaide)
  • Master of Business Administration (University of SA)

ACCREDITATION

  • World Competitive Manufacturing
  • Total Quality Management
  • World Competitive Service
  • Export Market Planning
  • Enterprise Improvement Program
  • Business Networks Facilitator
  • Supply Chain Partnerships Program
  • Value Chain Management Program

PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE

  • Strategic Reviews
  • Business Planning
  • Grant Applications
  • Enterprise Reviews
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Business Networks
  • Value Chain Management
  • QA, OHS systems

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE

After completing an engineering trade apprenticeship in the UK, Gerry spent three years with P&O Shipping as a marine engineer.  He then undertook specialised Industrial Engineering training working across a range of industries before migrating to Australia in 1977.  He worked as an Industrial Engineering consultant for three years in Melbourne and Adelaide before joining a large plastics manufacturer in Adelaide as Projects Manager.  After seven years in the role, during which time he obtained his BEc., he returned to consulting joining a well-established consulting group where he became a Partner & Director working across a wide range of manufacturing and service industry sectors.  During this time, he also obtained his MBA and established Kingsgrove Consulting in 2000.

 

Testimonials

…”Gerry helped us prepare a successful application for a $2.5m energy grant to install a microgrid hybrid solar/battery/diesel system.”

South Australian Product Market

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER / Angelo Demasi

 

“I have assisted several clients with Sovereign Industrial Capability Program and Global Competitiveness grants to expand their capability and capacity”

Defence Industry Suppliers

Gerry helped us with a Strategic Review and Business Plan, we implemented his recommended changes and in the last two years have increased turnover by 57% and profitability by 200%.

Brett Kennewell

MANAGING DIRECTOR / KENNEWELL CNC

Gerry successfully implemented ISO9001 QMS for us, facilitated our Strategic Plan development and helped us get an Export grant.

Nick Ktoris

GENERAL MANAGER / SENTEK TECHNOLOGIES

Working with Gerry we were successful in accessing a large grant from the Clean Technology Program to upgrade our moulding equipment.  Since then he has been very successful in helping us access over $2m in grants from Federal and State automotive diversification programs.

Steen Saurbrey

MANAGING DIRECTOR / TRIDENT PLASTICS

After initially upgrading our WHS system to comply with the new regulations, Gerry has been instrumental in enabling us to “re-invent” our business by accessing Federal and State automotive diversification grants to establish and develop our PakPot Division manufacturing thin-walled in-mould labelled food containers.

Joe Matto

GENERAL MANAGER / QUALITY PLASTICS & TOOLING / PAKPOT

Gerry and his colleague developed a very practical hands-on integrated quality, environmental and health & safety management system. We achieved certification as planned and manage the system ourselves. He recently upgraded our system to the new 2015 versions of ISO 9001 & 14001.

Gordon Inglis

MANAGING DIRECTOR / AUSTRALIAN INSULATION & METALS