• Selecting and mentoring franchisees throughout the lifecycle of their business acquisition. • Support and develop franchisee business goals that support their ideal lifestyle and financial needs.• ISO9001, ISO18001 and OHS 4801 franchisee compliance auditing.• Business development through regional marketing and advertising programs.• Conduct regular group meetings where franchisees can share experiences and provide feedback on their current situation.• Minimise workplace risk through servicing and management of electrical appliances.

Michael Beckter founder and Director of Gridconn Pty Ltd has had extensive experience within the domestic and international power industry. His responsibilities previously extended to the UK, ASEAN and EMEA regions. His experience encompasses engineering, manufacturing, product management and was a key technical exponent for Dulmison. His personable approach and strong leadership skills allow for effortless collaboration. He is confident that he can contribute to the growth of the network through sustainable connections.Winner of coveted Edison Awards for new product development. Fiscal management; developed a short and mid-term business and marketing plan.Designed, developed and validated a recently patented product; working from initial evaluation of theoretical designs through to development stage, prototyping with 3D printing, testing and then product release.Liaison with external suppliers to specify components correctly and gain appropriate samples and prototypes for new products.

Launched this company to service the regulatory needs of the Body Corporate industry for Asbestos management. Drove its growth and development to achieve its current market position as a leading provider of inspection services in the Body Corporate industry.Developed business and marketing plans to support the initial and future growth of the company. Launched a successful marketing plan that seen the business profitable within the first 12 months, this included creation of marketing literature and website, provided customer information sessions, exhibiting at conferences and industry sponsorship's.Established procedures, asbestos management plan, and reporting criteria specific for the Body Corporate industry.Day to day operations and business development.

Mentored Mosdorfers Thai engineers and developed their technical capabilities through in house training and workshops. Resolved product and procedural issues within the Mosdorfer Thailand operation, through the implementation of an auditing and improvement program.Provided all engineering and technical information required by the Australian distributor for tender submission.Played an active role in winning 50% of a tender from the market leader, by increasing pretender product acceptance and decreasing the customers supply risk by providing an engineering and technical source in Australia.Achieved product and manufacturing approval by the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand with the completion of a laboratory capital works program.

Created a new engineering organisation and workflows during the company’s merger that accommodated two different internal cultures and ensured all engineering activities maintained continuous output during this period.

Increased product development in line with business strategy, managed products, supervised project managers and trained global and local personnel in the use of corporate and local web-based systems.

Managed quality, engineering and testing departments, sustained ISO9001 accreditation, controlled tooling and departmental capital expenditure budgets, created manufacturing process routings and bills of materials, developed products, and costed products tender submission

Recruited and developed local engineers, collaborated on tender submissions and project implementations, rationalised products, and supported Asian operations.

Navigated the complex bureaucracy during five weeks in India—mediating between two regional bodies to gain consensus on the testing methodologies surrounding a new product. Each region championed stringent documentation and methods for testing. Penetrated emerging high-temperature transmission line market with new product group generating $5M. Successful collaboration with Japan-based joint venture firm J-Power, aimed to expand transmission line technologies globally—prompting new and increasingly complex projects.Devoted 12 months to improving the capability of the laboratory—achieving the NATA accreditation for high current testing—one of just a few in Australia to do so.Delivered $100K saving on project improving existing product documentation—conducted throughout Six Sigma Greenbelt training and examination.Awarded status as an NATA Signatory recognising expertise in field and knowledge of NATA and ISO17025.Handpicked by senior management to provide representation at the AS1154 Standards Committee.