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Texas, United States

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Responsible for international operations across Africa, Europe, Asia, and Pacific to achieve vision, mission, strategic priorities, and annual objectives for the organization. Lead and oversee strategic development, programs, flight and technical operations, quality, safety, and security.

Blagnac Cedex, Fr

Led Airbus Digital Solutions for commercial aircraft customers, including the groundbreaking Skywise software services and Digital Alliance, championing digital and IT transformation across the airline industry. My leadership was pivotal in reshaping digital and IT strategies, enhancing operational efficiencies including P&L management, and fostering customer-centric innovation.

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

Responsible for GE’s growing business and general aviation turboprops division with global headquarters based in Czech Republic. Oversaw the full P&L including global sales and marketing, engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, services, and support.

Irving, Texas, Us

As Chief Executive Officer of Taleris, a pioneering global software services company, I led its inception and startup, setting a new standard in predictive analytics and operations disruption management for the airline industry. My leadership spanned across global operations in the US, Europe, Middle East, and Asia.

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

Oversaw P&L for military and commercial sectors with global operations, driving strategic growth and operational excellence. My leadership brought significant business transformation, enhanced customer relationships, and accelerated revenue growth for the vehicle health and data management business.

Led the entire development lifecycle of the Citation CJ4 product line, from strategic planning through to certification and market delivery. My leadership was pivotal in driving innovation, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction, positioning the Citation CJ4 as a benchmark in the industry. Also successfully led the Citation CJ2+ and Citation CJ1+ product lines.

Responsible to the Project Engineer in directing and leading the engineering team to achieve design, development and certification of the Citation CJ3. Managed the type design requirements, coordinated engineering schedules and monitored key supplier performance toward qualification and certification. Delivered significant cost savings through application of Six Sigma DFSS projects.

Responsible for all aspects of flight and maintenance training simulator management with authorized training providers. Managed strategic planning, development and integration of new product simulators for the Citation Sovereign, Citation Encore and Citation CJ3 business jets as well as numerous in-production aircraft. Directed development and implementation of the company's Simulator Support Process that effectively reduced the development life cycle by 50% and created a new multi-million dollar services revenue stream for simulator data packages within the sales and marketing organization.

Held various positions of increasing responsibility in Engineering and Customer Service, including product design and integration in both airframe and systems specialties on several Citation models. Championed key improvement initiatives including fleet wide visits with dedicated support personnel to enhance customer relationships and experience. Performed field repair designs and supervised the service experience for the customer.

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering/Aviation Technology

Master'S Degree, Management