A JOURNEY THROUGH THE BUSINESS LIFE OF GERALD PARKINSON

In this piece, we’ll take a journey through the entrepreneurial life of Gerald Parkinson, who has played a significant role in the success of AMPS.

Starting in 1954, Gerald Parkinson began his journey at British Thompson Houston Co. in Rugby (later Associated Electrical Industries). Five years later, he moved on to Crompton Parkinson Limited’s Export Division in London. In 1961, he joined Crompton Greaves Ltd, where he served as the Regional Manager for Eastern and Central India, located in Calcutta. During his time there, he also held positions as the Associate Director of Electric Lamp Manufacturers of India and as a member of the Indian Engineering Association.

In 1967, Gerald took on a new challenge as the Managing Director of Hawker Siddeley Electric Zambia Ltd, with territorial responsibility for all countries in Central and East Africa.He continued to broaden his horizons in 1970 when he became the General Sales Manager of Hawker Siddeley Electric Export Ltd. in London, responsible for the worldwide sales of the electrical products of the Hawker Siddeley Group.

In 1972, Gerald joined R A Lister & Company Limited, where he served as the Sales and Marketing Director of a leading manufacturer of industrial and marine diesel engines, power generating plant, and agricultural equipment. During his time there, he held responsibility for worldwide manufacturing, distribution, and service operations. He was also the chairman of wholly-owned companies in various countries such as the USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, as well as a director responsible for joint venture companies in South Africa, Mexico, and Southeast Asia.

In 1984, Gerald took on another managerial role as the Managing Director of Hawker Siddeley Power Plant Limited. In this role, he was responsible for the group’s manufacturing, distribution, and worldwide sales of power generation and marine propulsion and auxiliary products. He also held the title of Chairman of the Association of British Generating Set Manufacturers and served as a council member of Europgen, the European trade federation.

Finally, from 1987 to 2008, Gerald became a principal shareholder and partner in Martec Limited and Parkinson Associates, engaged as consultants to the worldwide electrical and mechanical engineering sectors and in trade association management. He was the founder and Director General of the Association of Manufacturers of Power Generating Systems and the Secretary of the Institution of Value Management.

Gerald Parkinson’s engineering journey is a testament to his dedication, hard work, and expertise in the electrical and mechanical engineering industry. His experience and achievements will undoubtedly serve as inspiration for future generations and AMPS Members and engineering professionals.