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.

Lists and Charts

Revenue

Rank		Company	#
82^nd		Orbital Corporation	$15.62m
83^rd	-	Catalano's Seafood	$15.56m
84^th		Eneco Refresh	$15.30m
85^th		GreenHy2	$15.02m
87^th		Ozgrowth	$12.20m

194 public companies - industrial WA ranked by total revenue

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Total Shareholder Return as at 02/12/24

Rank	Company	1 Yr	5 Yr
963^rd	Metcash">Metcash	-9.03%	6.07%
964^th	Matrix Composites & Engineering">Matrix Composites & Engineering	-9.08%	-7.01%
965^th	Orbital Corporation">Orbital Corporation	-9.09%	-19.07%
966^th	Xanadu Mines">Xanadu Mines	-9.14%	5.6%
967^th	Jupiter Mines">Jupiter Mines	-9.19%	-2.44%

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1767 WA (and selected non WA) listed companies ranked by 1 year TSR relative to other companies with similar revenue
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Person Activity

	NEWS: Tagged in Orbital’s new agreement	16 Feb 2022
	NEWS: Tagged in Positive spin for Orbital	16 Feb 2022
	NEWS: Tagged in Subcontinent showdown a threat to all	16 Feb 2022
	NEWS: Tagged in Light starting to shine on Orbital	16 Feb 2022
	NEWS: Tagged in Research village taking shape	16 Feb 2022
	NEWS: Tagged in Schlunke plans to lift Hoverpod’s credentials	16 Feb 2022
	NEWS: Tagged in Entecho flying high	16 Feb 2022
	NEW ROLE: Technical Director, Cape Bouvard Technologies	16 Feb 2022

News Articles

Tuesday, 10 October, 2000 - 21:00
Orbital’s new agreement
ORBITAL Engine Corporation has signed a memorandum of understanding with US company Delphi Automotive Systems to cooperate on the market development and supply of direct fuel injection systems for worldwide automotive applications.
Tuesday, 14 August, 2001 - 22:00
Positive spin for Orbital
ORBITAL Engine Corp last week announced that development of its unique combustion technology had reached a new milestone.
Tuesday, 28 May, 2002 - 22:00
Subcontinent showdown a threat to all
AS India and Pakistan continued to face off across the line of control in Kashmir, and Pakistan tested a few missiles, the Australian Government was quick to seek assurances and the Opposition at pains to demand more be done.
Tuesday, 14 October, 2003 - 22:00
Light starting to shine on Orbital
THE light seems to be shining at the end of the tunnel for the Orbital Engine Corporation.While it posted a $1.9 million loss for 2002-03 that was down considerably on the $26.8 million loss in the previous fiscal.
Tuesday, 16 March, 2004 - 21:00
Research village taking shape
In the back blocks of Canning Vale, where Perth’s urban sprawl gives way to small farm lots, a group of scientists is creating a unique research and development centre.
Tuesday, 7 June, 2005 - 22:00
Schlunke plans to lift Hoverpod’s credentials
Former Orbital Engine Corporation chief executive Kim Schlunke came to some interesting conclusions when he sat down three years ago to ponder the future of recreational transport.
Tuesday, 20 March, 2007 - 22:00
Entecho flying high
Five years after leaving engine technology company Orbital Corporation, Kim Schlunke has reached a major milestone at his new privately-owned venture, Entecho.

Positive spin for Orbital
Tuesday, 14 August, 2001 - 22:00

Schlunke plans to lift Hoverpod’s credentials
Tuesday, 7 June, 2005 - 22:00
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Orbital’s new agreement
Positive spin for Orbital
Subcontinent showdown a threat to all
Light starting to shine on Orbital
Research village taking shape
Schlunke plans to lift Hoverpod’s credentials
Entecho flying high
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Related Information

Positions - Previous

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Position	Company	Year	Company's current rank
Technical Director	Cape Bouvard Technologies	2014 - 2020
Executive Director, Chief Executive	Orbital Corporation	1992 - 2002	82

Kim Schlunke

Lists and Charts

Revenue

Total Shareholder Return as at 02/12/24

Person Activity

Tuesday, 10 October, 2000 - 21:00

Orbital’s new agreement

Tuesday, 14 August, 2001 - 22:00

Positive spin for Orbital

Tuesday, 28 May, 2002 - 22:00

Subcontinent showdown a threat to all

Tuesday, 14 October, 2003 - 22:00

Light starting to shine on Orbital

Tuesday, 16 March, 2004 - 21:00

Research village taking shape

Tuesday, 7 June, 2005 - 22:00

Schlunke plans to lift Hoverpod’s credentials

Tuesday, 20 March, 2007 - 22:00

Entecho flying high