Jennifer Conley is CEO of the Geelong Manufacturing Council (GMC), the peak body supporting manufacturing in Geelong and south-west Victoria.
A strong advocate for advanced manufacturing, she brings 2 decades of experience across industry, research, and government, working to strengthen opportunities for Australia’s small and medium enterprises.
GMC represents manufacturers employing 9,000 locally and 150,000 nationally and abroad. Its programs focus on workforce skills, training, and boosting women’s participation in manufacturing through partnerships with educational institutions and governments. GMC also hosts the biennial Technology and Innovation Summit, highlighting sector opportunities like energy transformation.
Jennifer also serves as a non-executive director with Advanced Fibre Cluster Geelong and on the Skilling the Bay Advisory Board.