Chris Komatas

I look forward to helping AMA members grow viable, sustainable manufacturing capabilities to deliver world-class products.

I have experience leading teams in hi-tech companies and have grown local and international manufacturing operations. I work with Globex Engineering, specialising in mechanical product development, and Wing Acoustics, where we’re innovating with new audio driver technologies. Previously, as COO of StretchSense, we produced hi-tech wearables for export. At Tomra/Compac Sorting, I served as VP Global Operations, managing manufacturing in NZ and overseas. As VP Operations at Endace I worked extensively with local and offshore contract manufacturers. This followed a decade based in the UK and Silicon Valley.

My focus will be developing “the right” skills and manufacturing capabilities in NZ to drive growth.  I have worked closely with Boards on growth strategies throughout my career. I hold a BTech in Manufacturing and Industrial engineering.