PODCAST: Harnessing local capability to realise growth potential— Mark Burgess, managing director and CEO of Quickstep

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By: Robyn Tongol
Mark Burgess

In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Mark Burgess, managing director and CEO of Quickstep, joins host Phil Tarrant to discuss his firm’s growing contribution to Australian Industry Capability.

In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Mark Burgess, managing director and CEO of Quickstep, joins host Phil Tarrant to discuss his firm’s growing contribution to Australian Industry Capability.

  

Burgess explains how Quickstep has transformed in recent years to become one of Australia’s most promising defence and aerospace companies, supporting key Defence projects, including the Joint Strike Fighter program.

The CEO also discusses the importance of building Australia’s sovereign industrial capability, noting how Quickstep is working to foster greater local participation in the defence industry supply chain.

Finally, Burgess unveils how the ASX-listed company plans to leverage its recent acquisition of a Boeing subsidiary to support Quickstep’s growth ambitions.

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The Defence Connect team

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Episode 7: CONTESTED GROUND: From Tehran to Sydney – why war could reshape Australian property
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Episode 3: PODCAST: Righting the ship, balancing the force, with Senator James Paterson, shadow minister for defence
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