Paschal Somers

Paschal Somers serves as the General Manager - Operations for South Australia and General Manager of the Lionsgate Business Park at Pelligra since January 2019. With an extensive background at GM Holden from May 1994 to January 2019, Paschal held various roles including Engineering Manager for the Central Engineering Group, Technical Manager for Body Paint Operations, and Manager of Tool & Die Operations. Responsibilities encompassed managing large teams and overseeing significant engineering deliverables during vehicle program lifecycles, including cost, quality, and timing. Paschal's expertise also includes process engineering, change management, and supplier management, particularly in the development and production rollout of large car models. Academic qualifications include a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of South Australia.