Walter Gibson

Current

CEO at Auspac International Developments Co Pty Ltd

Past

State Manager Queensland at H&M Engineering & Construction
Branch Manager Mackay/Emerald Area at Komatsu Australia Pty Ltd
Regional Manager at Transfield Services

CEO & Business Development Manager at Australian Farm Machinery Pty Ltd
Managing Director at Auspac Engineering Services Pty Ltd
General Manager at Tulk Goninan
General Manager at General Electric Goninan Pty Ltd
Mining Machinery Superintendent at Titan Mining & Engineering

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Education

University of New South Wales
RAAF School of Technical Training
Tighes Hill Tafe College

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Connections

27 connections

Industry

International Trade and Development

Websites

Walter Gibson’s Summary

CEO, General and Operational Management and Business Development of Heavy Engineering Service and Manufacturing businesses servicing the Mining, Construction, Sugar, Shipping and Agricultural industries of Qld and NSW.

Experienced at General Manager and CEO of multiple business units at regional and interstate level for the Heavy Engineering Engineering firms of - General Electric USA, Goninan, Transfield and Komatsu.

Experienced national and international Networker serving as CEO of Mackay Regional Development Bureau and the Boards of Austmine ($3.6b exports) and MESCA and as a consultant/advisor for the Mining Services Export Business of Austrade.

Skilled in leading business growth, commercial and operational performance and organizational development strategies through implementation of TQM, Value added Management (Lean Manufacturing), System platforms including SAP/ERP, CRM models, QA(ISO9000) and HSE policy.

Walter Gibson’s Specialties:

Strategic management of businesses and multiple businesse units
Service delivery through cost effective management practices
Develop and maintain to the highest level customer and stakeholder relationships both internal and externally
Engage, contribute and lead subordinates in continuous improvement practices through team work
Experienced in networking and negotiating with relevant government, industry, and community groups at representative level
Commercially and Financially competent
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Walter Gibson’s Experience

CEO

Auspac International Developments Co Pty Ltd

(International Trade and Development industry)

December 1989 — Present (20 years 1 month)

Auspac International has been incorporated since 1989. Main functions of the company is to facilitate Heavy Engineering Opportunities and Ideas for Australian Companies seeking JV Partnerships between Australian National and International companies engaged in the world wide service, manufacture and distribution of mining associated equipment.

Most positions on my Resume below relate to Contract Work or Management Consultancies carried on behalf of Auspac International.
State Manager Queensland

H&M Engineering & Construction

(Mining & Metals industry)

January 2008 — November 2008 (11 months)

H&M Engineering and Construction Pty Ltd commenced operations as a privately owned (100% Australian Owned) business in 1997 in the lower Hunter Valley town of Rutherford NSW through the acquisition of assets and premises from Bulk Materials Coal Handling Pty Ltd (BMCH).

. H&M has developed a large range of clients in the coal/ mineral mining industry, power generation, cement industry, aluminium smelting plants, commercial and industrial fabrication and erection industries.
H&M has developed and works to an effective quality program based on AS/NZ ISO 9002 which enables production, construction and maintenance teams to fulfill there commitments to the highest level required.
Branch Manager Mackay/Emerald Area

Komatsu Australia Pty Ltd

(Public Company; Machinery industry)

November 2006 — October 2007 (1 year )

Manager Komatsu Australia Ltd Mackay/Emerald
Reporting to Regional Operations Manager in Brisbane manage a parts and service business through the Mackay and Emerald Branch Operations for mining and construction equipment owners and contractors within the Bowen Basin
Regional Manager

Transfield Services

(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Mining & Metals industry)

April 2005 — October 2006 (1 year 7 months)

Regional Manager Transfield Engineering Services Group (TSEG) Reporting to Mackay based GM take ownership and full engineering and commercial management responsibilities for heavy engineering and mobile equipment asset maintenance projects for the Qld Bowen Basin Regional Business.
CEO & Business Development Manager

Australian Farm Machinery Pty Ltd

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Farming industry)

October 1998 — April 2001 (2 years 7 months)

CEO & Business Development Manager of AFM O’Phee Semi Trailers Pty Ltd and AFM Australian Farm Machinery Pty Ltd where I was responsible for equipment manufacturing and aftermarket sales budget through a national distribution of dealers such as Case, Ford, International Harvester, New Holland, John Deere.
Managing Director

Auspac Engineering Services Pty Ltd

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Mechanical or Industrial Engineering industry)

May 1989 — December 1998 (9 years 8 months)
General Manager

Tulk Goninan

(Mining & Metals industry)

April 1987 — May 1989 (2 years 2 months)
General Manager

General Electric Goninan Pty Ltd

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Mechanical or Industrial Engineering industry)

March 1984 — April 1987 (3 years 2 months)
Mining Machinery Superintendent

Titan Mining & Engineering

(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; Mechanical or Industrial Engineering industry)

April 1980 — February 1984 (3 years 11 months)

Walter Gibson’s Education

University of New South Wales

MBT , Master of Business & Technology , 2006 — 2007

currently studying
RAAF School of Technical Training

Trainee Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Aircraft Engines 1966 — 1968
Tighes Hill Tafe College

Trade Fitting & Machining 1963 — 1966

1967-1968 Diesel Engine Maintenance (Post Trade)

Activities and Societies:

1964 Newcastle University Rubgy Union (1st 15)

Additional Information

Walter Gibson’s Websites:

Walter Gibson’s Interests:

Management, Marketing and New Technologies, Home Business Ideas and Opportunities

Walter Gibson’s Groups:

Mesa International
MESA (Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association) promotes the exchange of best-practices, strategies, and innovation in managing manufacturing quality and in achieving plant-floor execution excellence.

CEO of Mackay Regional Development Bureau 1986-1990 - Management of Regional Development issues for the shires and councils of Mackay, Pioneer, Whitsunday, Sarina, Belyando and Nebo.