Les Kay has worked at marine technology company VEEM since 1984, and has been general manager since 2012. He had served in variety of managerial roles including four years as general manager, marine products and two years as propeller development manager. Mr Kay has a strong technical background and extensive experience in multiple engineering disciplines including project management, process control, as well as research and development of the company's technical processes. He also has tertiary business qualifications, holding a postgraduate diploma in Business at Murdoch University and a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) where he was awarded the “MBA Prize” for best graduate.