Russell King
CEO Founder
Russell King brings a wealth of experience in the industrial electrical industry. Both as a CEO, Electrical Fitter Mechanic, he instils the team drive, direction and vision to move the company forward, making sure that everything we do is at the highest level of safety, quality and performance.
Gail King
Chief Financial Officer
With a passion for leadership and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, Gail is dedicated to expanding awareness and growth within the MEX Engineering Group team. With over 20 years of experience, her expertise spans financial operations, strategic planning, and business development. Gail is driven by the success of others, striving to achieve excellence while supporting the growth and sustainability of Australian manufacturing.
Hugh Douglas
General Manager Operations
Hugh is a hands-on and strategic leader with over 25 years of experience in the electrical industry. Known for his calm, solutions-focused approach and strong technical grounding. A champion of culture and collaboration, he mentors emerging talent while driving long-term value for clients. Hugh’s approachable nature and commitment to excellence make him a respected force across MEX Engineering Group and the wider industry.
Katie Beale
HSEQ Manager
As the HSEQ Manager with a Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety, Katie successfully oversees ISO certifications (ISO 45001 OHS & ISO 9001 Quality). Leading initiatives such as “Monthly Mindful Mondays” to promote health, safety, and mental wellness. Katie’s responsibilities encompass leading the implementation of safety processes, development of comprehensive documentation, ensuring regulatory compliance, conducting thorough audits and training sessions, investigating incidents with diligence, and advocating for "Home Safe Always," to maintain a safe working environment.
Sabeshan Parasuramen
Electrical Apprentice Team Leader
Sabeshan’s hands-on experience in both the installation and repair of manufacturing equipment showcases his unique skill set and commitment to quality and safety. With 15 years of experience spanning various industries working in Food manufacturing, FMCG, and Printing.
Johan Bosch
Electrical Team Leader
Bringing over two and half decades of expertise in the industrial electrical and mechanical fields within a diverse range from automotive manufacturing, robotic welding and plastic injection moulding sectors. Johan’s dedication to quality and safety with demonstrated leadership skills makes him an asset in leading our training department to grow our future talented workforce.
Jie Xu
Senior Engineer
Jie has the passion of developing smart systems with IoT technologies to help industries boost efficiency and reduce cost. He is a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) and National Engineering Register (NER) in both Mechanical and Electrical disciplines. Jie is also a Certified Machinery Safety Expert according to TUV NORD. He has over 20 years of experience in the design and implementation of control systems in FMCG and water treatment industries. Jie cares about safety and will be very happy to pass critical information to managers, engineers, machine operators and trades at different levels.
Eion McCrindle
Automation Technician
Eion is a licensed electrician & CMSE Certified professional with extensive experience in electrical systems, automation, and safety. His career spans roles in high-speed packaging, electrical drafting, and breakdown response, leading to his current focus on project management, risk assessment, and safety validation at MEX Engineering Group. Trained in pneumatics, hydraulics, and Allen Bradley PLCs, Eion is passionate about workplace safety—having chaired WH&S committees and led key initiatives such as developing policies and digitising electrical drawings. He also plays a key role in apprentice development, with decades of hands-on experience making him a highly valued mentor in training the next generation of tradespeople.
