George H. Kirby

About George H. Kirby

I lead and scale businesses in energy, infrastructure, construction, and industrial technology, operating at the point where complex project delivery demands clarity, rigor, and decisive leadership. My approach is grounded in disciplined execution and strong governance - aligning people, capital, and strategy to ensure organizations operate with consistency, transparency, and purpose. I focus on building durable systems that strengthen project delivery, elevate technical capability, and reduce variability in high-stakes, capital-intensive environments.I thrive in organizations where execution is non-negotiable, risk must be managed proactively, and value is created through operational excellence as much as growth. Whether in the operating seat or the boardroom, I bring a balanced perspective that blends strategic foresight, commercial discipline, and governance structures that drive accountability and long-term performance.What I Deliver• Operational and governance transformations that strengthen oversight, reinforce discipline, and improve project delivery across large-scale, technical, and construction-driven environments• Scalable growth platforms that expand into high-value markets including energy, industrial power, automation, construction, and digital infrastructure• Commercial excellence through strategic positioning, customer alignment, and value propositions that differentiate in competitive and technically demanding sectors• Capital-aligned execution strategies that accelerate enterprise growth, manage risk, and create sustained long-term value• Leadership systems and operating models that build technical credibility, establish transparency, and deliver repeatable, high-performance results at scale

Experience

1. Director, Board of Directors

   Five Star Products, Inc

   May 2025 — Present

   Chair, Compensation Committee

Education

• Syracuse University

  Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering

• The University of Texas at Arlington

  Postgraduate Studies, Aerodynamics and Propulsion

• Penn State Smeal College of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Strategy & Global Business Management

Skills

• Iso
• Wave Energy
• Financial Modeling
• Due Diligence
• Project Finance
• Epc
• Six Sigma
• Cogeneration
• Power Generation
• Solar Energy
• Nuclear
• Energy
• Sales Management
• Hydroelectric
• Geothermal
• Electric Utilities
• Strategic Planning
• Valuation
• Wind
• Power Transmission
• P&L Responsibility
• Renewable Energy