Director - Strategy And Business Development
Fort Worth, Texas, Us
Reimagining the future of the company. As the business and strategy partner for the Innovation team, I am intent on building out creative enterprise solutions through design thinking and lean startup mindsets applied to the ambiguous and emerging advanced air mobility market - moving passengers, goods, and data via new and novel vertical lift solutions. I am bent on challenging status quo for the future of core and context in the company as we transform from a manufacturing OEM to a technology and systems provider. This has fostered the development of a deep network of domestic and international business relationships and strategic technology partnerships that are aligned to enable solutions for the emerging market for unmanned vehicles and services. I have publicly represented the company on various panels and speaking events including the Consumer Electronics Show while also engaging public (federal, state, and local levels) and private partners to help develop and influence the creation and support of policy, regulations, public acceptance, infrastructure, and operational standards. These efforts have led to the establishment of key technology partnerships (Microsoft Azure, Connected Vehicle, and AirSim), demonstration of technology proof of concepts (Yamato Logistics & Hillwood/Perot), and integration of operations and infrastructure providers (Japan Airlines, Sumitomo Corporation, AT&T, Uber).