Bio

35+ years in the Aerospace, Medical Device and Government Contracting sectors. Experienced in business strategy development and execution, general management, strategic sourcing and new product development/commercialization. Worked extensively in North America, Europe and the Middle East. General Manager for Secant’s Technical Materials business unit – a designer, developer and manufacturer of next-generation, high-performance textiles and material solutions for the space, energy, filtration and industrial markets. Also, ran the company’s international growth initiative and global strategic sourcing. Previously ran a 400+ employee operation for BAE Systems, successfully leading a financial turnaround and cultural transformation of the business. Other roles during a 25-year career at BAE included leading contracts, legal, supplier management and product support functions in addition to running a logistics and spares business.