ON-THE-BUSINESS
Emily Frizell
Chief Executive Officer x
Emily Frizell Emily Frizell is founder and CEO of AeroPM Pty Ltd. Under Emily’s leadership, AeroPM has experienced sustained and rapid growth and is the recipient of many industry awards, including being a National finalist in the Telstra Best of Business Awards and listed as a Smart50 SME and AFR Fast 100 company. Emily has been personally recognised as the Female Defence Leader of the Year, finalist in the Women in Defence Awards and shortlisted for the Telstra Business Women's Award. She is the recipient of a UN Women in Leadership Scholarship. Emily is a veteran with 25 years’ experience in Defence and Defence Industry. She proudly supports veteran employment and entrepreneurship and is a Soldier On Ambassador. She is an active member of the Princes Trust Australia Enterprise for Veterans Advisory Council, and a Board Director of the Sir Richard Williams Foundation. She is a previous Board Director of the Australian Defence Industry Network (AIDN), Queensland Government Advisory Council member, and UNSW School of Engineering Advisory Board member. Emily has certifications in project management and engineering (CPPM, CPEng, EngExec) and is a Fellow of Engineers Australia. She holds a Bachelors and a Masters degree in Engineering, an Executive Masters of Business Administration and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) course. Emily is passionate about mentoring and coaching others and sharing her knowledge. www.linkedin.com/in/emilyfrizell 
Caroline Smith
Finance & Admin Support x
Caroline Smith Caroline provides administrative and finance support to Emily and Adam as well as contract support to Kate. Her role includes finance administration, contract administration, personnel management, security officer duties, events coordination, and employee onboarding and offboarding. During her 22 year tenure as a Defence Civilian, Caroline was an integral member of the Defence Aviation Safety Authority. Caroline directly administered the Airworthiness Board Panel and supported a number of key projects within DASA. Caroline has proven experience working within an integrated team in a fast-paced environment, remaining flexible and responsive to change. www.linkedin.com/in/carolinesmithaeropm/ |
Adam Frizell
General Manager x
Adam Frizell Adam is an accomplished and capable Business Leader within the Defence Industry. As a business owner, Adam has facilitated the rapid growth of AeroPM - an Australian and Veteran-owned national award winning professional services consulting firm within Defence Industry. Adam sits across a number of boards as a director of the Veteran Community Business Chamber (VCBC) and the Prime Minister of Australia's Veteran Advisory Council. Underpinning his business acumen, Adam holds an Executive Masters in Business Administration (EMBA) through the UNSW Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) program. As a practitioner, Adam is a highly capable Project Manager (CPPM, AIPM), Chief Engineer and Technical Engineer (FIEAust, EngExec, CPEng, DoSA). Adam has significant experience in Project Management and Project Engineering Management, Leadership, Airworthiness and Technical Certification of Defence Aircraft, assets and systems, including delivery of major capital acquisition programmes and major changes to Asset Type Designs. Underpinning his achievements as a practitioner, Adam holds a Bachelor of Aeronautical Engineering and a Masters of Engineering Science in Aerospace Engineering through UNSW Canberra. www.linkedin.com/in/adamfrizell 
Jack Frizell
Admin Support x
Jack Frizell Jack works alongside the administrative team at AeroPM to process travel. Jack is currently working on his high school certificate and graduating the International Baccalaureate. Jack has developed communication and leadership skills. Jack demonstrates professional and responsive support daily during business operations. |
Peter Nugent
Head of Capture & Delivery x
Peter Nugent Peter is a talented aerospace engineer with demonstrated success in flight test engineering, certification, airworthiness, operations and project management. During his twenty years of service with the RAAF, Peter led teams on overseas operations and loves to project air power in support of the Australian Government. His flight test tours have seen him lead many critical flight test programs that have grown Australia’s capabilities related to stores clearance and air-to-air refuelling in particular. He is a Distinguished Graduate of the National Test Pilot School, USA, a Chartered Professional Engineer with, and Fellow of, Engineers Australia and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Peter has served as the Head of Capture and Delivery since October 2020, ensuring that the 12-14% of candidates who successfully move through the recruiting pipeline are placed into roles that are challenging, rewarding and a tight fit for their qualifications, skills and experience. Pete adeptly manages our privileged position as the preferred provider to each of the Major Service Providers and Service Headquarters alike and supports a number of other discrete business functions. When he isn't on a weekend ride with the family or teaching his children the difference between a carrom ball and the googly, Peter supports Soldier On as a Service Ambassador, the Flight Test Society of Australia as President and Chair and as a business mentor with Veterans SA. www.linkedin.com/in/petenugent 
Mae Grant
Operations & Admin Support x
Mae Grant Mae provides operational support to the General Manager in the areas of recruitment, marketing and attracting talent. Mae also has responsibility for tradeshow and conferences and supports AeroPM’s corporate social responsibility obligations. Her previous role at AeroPM and other private organisations have enabled her to develop strong leadership, administration and human resource management skills. Mae takes immense pride in her networking ability and communication skills. Mae is currently studying a Bachelor of Business Management and Human Resources at the University of Canberra. https://www.linkedin.com/in/mae-grant-9b9359188/ |
Kate Colrain
Contract Manager x
Kate Colrain Kate is an experienced Business Leader and Defence veteran with over 19 years Defence and CASG experience. She specialises in complex acquisition, international cooperative programs and leadership and management and has a proven passion for effectively building high performing teams and leading people to achieve positive outcomes. Kate works alongside Emily and Adam as AeroPM's Contracts Manager, managing AeroPM's diverse range of client and employment contracts. Kate expertly manages client relationships and employee performance across all contracts to ensure AeroPM resources continue to delight the client, all while maintaining a positive and healthy work culture. Kate's ability to manage employee, client and business needs ensure AeroPM continues to be the above the line consultancy of choice! https://www.linkedin.com/in/katecolrain/ |
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