Peter Kelly

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About Peter Kelly

General Manager | Business Operations | Manufacturing | Product Innovation | Commercial GrowthCommercially astute and results-driven senior leader with more than 25 years of experience across manufacturing, engineering, operations, sales, marketing, finance and customer service. Proven success in driving strategic growth, improving profitability, strengthening operational performance and leading teams to deliver sustainable business outcomes.Recognised for combining strong commercial, technical and financial acumen with a hands-on leadership style and a proven ability to align strategy with execution. Experienced in strategic planning, financial management, cashflow control, compliance, WH & S, team leadership and continuous improvement across dynamic and competitive environments.Strong intrapreneurial capability with the ability to identify market opportunities, create innovative products and commercialise new systems that deliver lasting business value. Successfully led the creation, development and commercialisation of the Ritek thermally insulated wall system, which has been used in hundreds of completed buildings, generated substantial revenue and continues to be manufactured today.Also led the development and commercialisation of innovative Ritek / Arcpanel insulated roof systems, including Firetek, Aquatek, Smartek and Ecotek, supporting the successful delivery of hundreds of buildings and structures. These systems have generated strong sales revenue, customer satisfaction and ongoing market demand, while contributing to Australia’s need for more energy-efficient, high-performance construction solutions that reduce energy use, waste, material consumption and build time.Extensive background in international technology licensing and market development, including securing contracts in Saudi Arabia to establish production facilities and representing businesses through trade missions in the Middle East and South East Asia. Experienced in market entry, licensing negotiations, client engagement, commercialisation and intellectual property management across international markets.Known for building strong teams, leading innovation and delivering practical, commercially successful outcomes.Member – Engineers Australia | Engineering Technologist