Charlie North

Charlie North is an experienced professional with a solid background in engineering and management across various industries. Currently serving as a Board Member for Advancing Manufacturing Aotearoa and MAKE│NZ, as well as holding key roles at Dawn Aerospace, including Head of Global Supply Chain and Head of Manufacturing (NZ), Charlie has demonstrated leadership and strategic capabilities. Additionally, as Managing Director of Northworks and Director of Stitchbird Boat Company, Charlie has overseen significant projects. Previous experience includes roles at Beatnik, Wattscraft, Kaimai Farms, Floreat Development Ltd, and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, showcasing a diverse skill set in problem solving, mechanical design, and process development. Charlie holds a Mechanical Engineering degree with Honours from The University of Canterbury.