Team


BRENDAN READ
Director

Brendan is the founder of Affinity Electrical Technologies, a business he started at the age of 23, with one van and two staff members. More than 20 years later, AET Group has over 100 staff members and a fleet of 50 vehicles. Brendan’s industry experience has resulted in extensive knowledge and networks, as well as the ability to generate innovative solutions for electrical issues. Growing a business is not without…

KELVIN AUMONT
BUSINESS MANAGER/CFO

Kelvin joined AET in March 2013 as CFO following 11 years in senior financial and general management roles at UGL Services/DTZ. Kelvin is responsible for the commercial, financial and operation activities across the AET Group and has been involved in the growth and expansion of the AET Group through the integration of related companies Arrow FM, Arrow Projects and JRC Electrical. With a strong background in property services, facilities…

JEREMY KERNS
SITE SUPERVISOR

Jeremy started with AET as a first-year apprentice back in 2007. Jeremy has a wide range of skills and knowledge across commercial electrical maintenance and installations. He specialises in fault finding for street/pedestrian and traffic lighting. Jeremy has provided extensive wiring and project management work for the National Multicultural Festival since 2009, Jeremy has delivered numerous armoured cable upgrades and…

George Dethridge
PROJECT MANAGER

George has worked in the electrical construction industry since 2017, achieving his qualification in 2021.  George specialises in street, sport, and traffic lighting operations across Canberra and the surrounding region, George’s skill set also sees him managing some of the Capitals major civil electrical projects.  George was identified early in his apprenticeship as having a great eye for detail and…

jesse phillips
Project Manager

Meet Jesse, a seasoned professional with over 10 years of expertise in the commercial construction industry. With an impressive track record of successfully delivering projects throughout Canberra and NSW, Jesse has left his mark on notable endeavours such as The Ruc Refurbishment, National Gallery of Australia – Refurbishment, Defence RCD and Switchboard Remediation Project, and Coolac Service Station Development. Having…

TERRY WILKINS
STOREMAN/FLEET MANAGER

Terry started in March 2018 and immediately re-organised the warehouse to better accommodate the growing workloads of the various work groups. Terry is responsible for the mechanical maintenance of the fleet and ensures each vehicle is compliant with various work groups. Terry is responsible for the mechanical maintenance of the fleet and ensures each vehicle is compliant with various WH&S…