I am an accomplished Aerospace & Defense executive and leader with a proven record of transforming vision into strategy to deliver innovative results. My passion is to shape leading edge concepts and turn them into operational reality and value creation for the customer. I bring three strengths to a business team: 1. Proven depth and breadth of experience in air, space and cyber operations, 2. Demonstrated expertise with unmanned and manned aircraft systems, 3. International experience with a focus on global solutions. Areas of expertise: ✔ Air-Space-Cyber Operations✔ Strategy✔ International Business ✔ Business Development ✔ Risk Management✔ People-Leadership I continue to explore opportunities that leverage my proven performance managing international business, leading Aerospace and Defense industry & Department of Defense strategic planning efforts, and executing air-space-cyber operations. Recognized leader as a Major General in the U.S. Air Force and chief executive in a Fortune 500 company. PRIOR EXPERIENCE:Chief Executive for UAE, Northrop Grumman (2013-2017)Business Development Director, Northrop Grumman (2010-2013)Deputy Combined Force Air Component Commander, U.S. Central Command (2008-2009)ADDITIONAL EDUCATION:Aspen Institute Center for Executive Leadership, Federal Executive InstituteFlag Officer Capstone, National Defense UniversityCombined Force Air Component Commander Course Global Business Executive Program, Thunderbird UniversityNational Association of Corporate Directors, Battlefield to Boardroom CourseLead Virginia program for experienced leaders and talented professionals
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