Our Team

OUR BUSINESS TEAM

The AeroPM On-the-Business (OTB) team is the engine room that enables our client-facing team. Our aim is to ensure that each AeroPM employee is supported in a manner that they feel like they are the only employee working for AeroPM. We are forward looking to ensure our employees are continuously engaged by our clients across contract extensions and when seeking new roles. We are engaging, supportive, friendly and proactive!

Emily Frizell

Chief Executive Officer

Emily Frizell

Emily is a veteran with 25 years’ experience in Defence and Defence Industry. Beginning her career in the RAAF as an electrical engineer, Emily is founder and CEO of AeroPM. 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 Awards and listed as a Smart50 SME and AFR Fast 100 company. Emily has been personally recognised as Female Defence Leader of the Year, finalist in the Women in Defence Awards and finalist as the Veteran Entrepreneur of the Year. She is the recipient of a UN Women in Leadership Scholarship.

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. She proudly supports veteran employment and entrepreneurship and is a Board Director of the Sir Richard Williams Foundation.

  
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Natalie Branch

Admin Support

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Natalie Branch

Natalie's work with the administration team at AeroPM includes providing integral marketing support. She holds a double degree in Science and Creative Arts, giving her a unique combination of analytical problem solving and creative thinking. Natalie's people centric career has developed her strong communication skills and proven aptitude in establishing firm connections. Her proficiency working within teams and remaining adaptable to change compliment Natalie's ability to provide responsive and professional business support at all times.

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Adam Frizell

General Manager

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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.

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Jack Frizell

Admin Support

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Jack Frizell

Jack is an integral part of the administrative team at AeroPM, where he assists in processing travel reimbursements. Currently pursuing a double-degree in Commerce and Law at Macquarie University, he has developed strong communication and leadership skills through his role. Jack consistently demonstrates professional and responsive support during daily business operations.

Giuliana Rendina

Strategic Relationships Manager

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Giuliana Rendina
Giuliana is an accomplished executive with 20 years' experience
within Defence and Defence Industry. She has has led complex
portfolios, developed trusted relationships with senior Defence
stakeholders, and built high-performing teams. She is known for
aligning people, strategy and culture to drive success for her team
and clients. She holds a Bachelor of Engineering, a Graduate
Certificate in Project Management, and is a graduate of the
Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) course. Giuliana is
energised by helping individuals see what is possible for themselves
- whether this is speaking with students about future career
pathways, encouraging young people to stay engaged with STEM or supporting her team and colleagues to be their best and step into their potential. She is an active participant with Regional
Development Australia, HunterWise and is a member of the
University of Newcastle Electrical & Computer Engineering School
Industry Advisory Board.

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Tilly Frizell

Admin Support

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Tilly Frizell

Tilly is an integral part of the administrative team at AeroPM, serving as Admin and Events Lead. In this role, she provides essential administrative support while taking the lead on planning and coordinating events that keep the team running smoothly. Currently pursuing dual Bachelor's degrees in International Relations and Arts, Tilly brings a well-rounded perspective and sharp analytical thinking to everything she does. Her strong communication and leadership skills shine through in her day-to-day contributions, and she consistently delivers professional, responsive support across all areas of business operations.