George King
Commercial Lead @APCL A&P Group Limited
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WORK HISTORY
Commercial Lead @APCL A&P Group Limited
Hebburn, GB
A&P Group are a large UK-based ship repair and ship conversion company with headquarters in Falmouth, England.
EDUCATION
Newcastle University
Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)
FTC Business School
PGDip, Management
HMS Collingwood
BTEC HNC, Electrical / Electronic Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT GEORGE KING
With a strong blend of technical expertise and commercial acumen, I excel in navigating complex contract negotiations and bridging the gap between business and engineering teams to support cohesive decision-making.As a Fellow of the Institute of Paralegals (F.Inst.Pa) and a member of the Professional Paralegal Register (PPR) and World Commerce & Contracting, I bring 15+ years of experience as a Subject Matter Expert in Commercial Contracts Management and Import/Export Control. I hold an Executive MBA and an HNC in Electronics Engineering, and I’ve held UK MoD security clearances.My extensive background in UK and US defence industries includes 18 years as an Electronics and Weapons Engineer in the Royal Navy, followed by roles as an Engineer and Project Manager with defence contractors across marine and aerospace projects. I am also trained in Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and ISO auditing, further enhancing my compliance and operational capabilities.Internationally, I’ve led commercial initiatives in the USA and India, with successful contract negotiations in Canada, Norway, France, the Netherlands, Germany, South Africa, Russia, Iceland, and Israel. I apply innovative models to optimise contract terms, reduce risk, and enhance business outcomes.I specialise in commercial contracts and export control, with a strong ability to streamline operations and develop effective, profitable systems that support sustainable business growth.KEY SKILLS UK/US Government defence contracting, contract law, compliance, FAR/DFARS Negotiation of complex defence contracts and RFPs ensuring regulatory and commercial alignment Development and lifecycle integration of electronic warfare and hybrid military systems Leadership across engineering, commercial, legal, and military liaison teams Export control (ITAR/EAR), compliance, and multi-national programme optimisation Technical problem-solving in electronics, systems integration, and defence technologies Project delivery to scope, schedule, and budget under secure and classified conditions Strong communicator with a clear customer and end-user focus Proficient in defence-grade IT systems including ERP (SAP), MS Project, Office 365 and secure communications/data handlingSubject Matter Expertise:Electronic Warfare Systems | Defence Electronics Integration | Contract Law | Lifecycle Programme Management | Export Control | Compliance Strategy | Business Process Engineering | Defence Commercial Performance
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