Ken Braney

Current

President-elect 2009-10 at Society of Plastics Engineers
Senior Vice President at Society of Plastics Engineers
Chairman of Board at Greencourt RTM Company Ltd

Chairman of Board at Thermoforming Solutions Ltd

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Past

Senior Vice President at Society of Plastics Engineers
Director Europe and Middle East at Brown Machine LLC

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Plastics

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Ken Braney’s Summary

I have been involved in the plastics industry for over 30 years and have been involved in markets from the USA, through Europe, into the Middle East and India.
I have been responsible for company start ups in new countries, such as the start up in the USA in the late 1990's in Michigan where we were suppliers to GM.
I have been responsible for governance and good practice in both Profit and Not for Profit organisations. I have recently been elected to the position of President-elect 2009-10, which means automatically I become President of the Society in 2010-11. Previously I was Senior Vice President of The Society of Plastics Engineers, before that I was Treasurer and have been Chair of both SPE Europe (one of the founders) and The European Thermoforming division of SPE. My goals are always to achieve the best possible result in any activity I undertake. I have always been a leader and am rewarded when the goals set by my teams achieve the positive results.
My activities at present are split between making SPE the best in can be in both increasing membership and making sure the members receive the best possible support in education, job experience and all the necessary advantages of being a member of this vibrant society and ensuring that my work with Thermoforming Solutions Ltd and Greencourt RTM Company Ltd where I am Chair, are guided forward to achieve their aims and goals

Ken Braney’s Specialties:

Non Executive Directorship, Governance, leadership, project management,

Ken Braney’s Experience

President-elect 2009-10

Society of Plastics Engineers

(Plastics industry)

October 2008 — Present (1 year 2 months)

I was recently elected President-elect of the Society of Plastics Engineers 2009-10, who are an organisation of professionals from all over the world. SPE is the only place where people from all parts of the industry can come together around important issues and technologies. SPE’s contribution to the plastics industry for over 60 years has made a significant difference to the technologies and innovations the industry enjoys today. In the process, we've developed a 20,000-member network of leading engineers, scientists and other plastics professionals, including technicians, salespeople, marketers, retailers and representatives from all industries.
Every day the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) helps people and companies in the plastics industry succeed. How? By spreading knowledge , strengthening skills and promoting plastics.
Senior Vice President

Society of Plastics Engineers

(Plastics industry)

May 2008 — Present (1 year 7 months)

SPE is a ‘not for profit’ organisation that has 20,000 members around the world. The Society role is to promote and generate information and support to the member.

Previously I was Treasurer of SPE from 2007-2008.

I was awarded the Michael Capelleti Leadership award in 2007 for services to SPE. Presented by Tim Womer (President) the citation stated The Michael Cappelletti Leadership award was established to recognise a sustained demonstration of outstanding leadership within the Society of Plastics Engineers.
Ken is recognised for his commitment to SPE and the progress he has made, spreading the word about SPE, getting people to work on various committees, and starting numerous projects to provide education on plastics to the community.
In recognition of his outstanding style of leadership, the way he embraces a project or position, his work to help SPE grow, and his “Just Do it” approach to getting a job done.
Chairman of Board

Greencourt RTM Company Ltd

(Public Company; 1-10 employees; Facilities Services industry)

January 2008 — Present (1 year 11 months)

Management of an apartment complex
Chairman of Board

Thermoforming Solutions Ltd

(Public Company; 1-10 employees; Plastics industry)

January 2001 — Present (8 years 11 months)

Consultant to the Thermoforming Industry as well as mergers and buyouts
Senior Vice President

Society of Plastics Engineers

(Plastics industry)

1995 — 2008 (13 years )
Director Europe and Middle East

Brown Machine LLC

(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Plastics industry)

January 1990 — January 2002 (12 years 1 month)

REsponsible for Sales, Marketing and servicing of all equipment supplied to Europe, Middle East and India