KenFran Information

KenFran headed by Ken Salter is an Asia-focused consultant and board-level advisor specialising in automotive and industrial businesses undergoing growth, restructuring, or ownership change. He advises shareholders, boards, and executive teams on M&A, post-merger integration, strategic development, business restructuring, and change management, with hands-on leadership across complex, multi-country operations. His experience spans the full business lifecycle — from strategy and deal execution through to operational turnaround, governance, and sustainable performance improvement. Ken brings deep regional experience across Australia, China, India, Thailand, South Korea, and the Philippines, supported by decades of senior management and director-level roles in multinational environments. He is comfortable operating at board, chairman, and executive level, bridging strategy with execution and ensuring alignment between owners, boards, and management teams. His strength lies in practical, outcomes-driven leadership — stabilising organisations, integrating acquisitions, strengthening governance, and building management capability across Asia-Pacific markets.