Kim Schlunke

Kim Schlunke is a seasoned engineering R&D manager with over 40 years of experience in the development and commercialisation of new technologies.

Graduating in 1977 with Honours in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Newcastle, he joined the Orbital Engine Company and held various technology management roles within its developing combustion and fuel injection systems for automotive OEM customers, culminating with his appointment as chief executive in 1992, a role he held for 10 years.

After leaving Orbital, Mr Schlunke formed a small aerospace technology company which developed a number of novel compact VTOL flying craft such as the Hoverpod and Mupod.