Henry King (commerce)
Henry King doesn’t shy away from a challenge. After being hired as a co-op student for Sure Grip Controls (soon to be rebranded to Bailey Electronics), the entrepreneurship student stepped into a project manager role when his supervisor unexpectedly left the company--a move that led to Henry being named the 2024 Co-op Student of the Year for Business.
Taking on a project management role
Soon, Henry was overseeing 9 projects for the manufacturer of engineering joysticks, armrests, sensors and throttles for the off-highway industry.
“While initially overwhelming, I reviewed all project documentation, met with each team and made sure that each project was brought up to an operational standard,” says Henry.
Bringing people together
“This experience greatly improved my ability to prioritize, organize and lead under pressure.”
Henry made such a difference that he was asked to stay for a second co-op term at Sure Grip Controls, where he salvaged a contract with a client that kept a $400K deal on the books.
A community leader
Henry is also active in his community; he’s a varsity rower, serves as his team’s fundraising chairperson, and is an Impact Investment Fellow with Propel Impact.