Richard Deakin Email & Phone Number

Cambridge, Gb

As CEO of Stratospheric Platforms, I've had the privilege of spearheading ground-breaking initiatives at the forefront of High-Altitude Platform (HAP), liquid hydrogen and airborne communications technology. Leading an amazing team of innovators, and working with our investors, Deutsche Telekom, we've successfully developed cutting-edge stratospheric platforms technologies that redefine the possibilities of connectivity and data transmission using advanced liquid hydrogen power systems. We've achieved significant milestones, including the world’s first 5G calls via the stratosphere, and creating the world’s lightest liquid hydrogen storage tanks, and we’ve secured international strategic partnerships with industry leaders to delivering tangible solutions that revolutionise communication infrastructure. Our commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation has positioned us as pioneers in the field, driving progress and shaping the future of HAP and hydrogen technology.

Cambridge, Gb

London, England, Gb

Invited by BEIS to join the new Drone Industry Action Group (IAG), which is the primary collaborative forum between government and industry as the opportunities and challenges emerge around the move to autonomous flight, beyond visual line of sight. The IAG will help ensure a broad range of business voices (including R&D and academia) inform, support and shape the business environment facing companies in this sector, building on the work of the Pathfinder Programme. In particular the IAG will be asked to identify and respond to immediate barriers to growth in areas such as technology development, business investment and collaboration, access to new sectors and markets, intellectual property, testing, training and data management.

Aylesbury, Gb

Non-executive role chairing expert group to provide challenge, access to new ideas, opportunities and learning to aid the development of the East West Rail solution in their goal to set new benchmarks for rail travel and out-perform the business case.

AirMap is the world's leading low-altitude airspace management solution for unmanned aircraft supporting over 100,000 drone flights per day. Developed by experts in GIS, aviation, and policy, AirMap’s cutting-edge technology transforms airspace below 500 feet to provide accurate, reliable, and trustworthy low-altitude navigational data and communication tools to the drone industry. AirMap is based in Silicon Valley, California. Acquired by DroneUp Dec 2021.

London, London, Gb

From innovating Digital Strategy through to transforming businesses through Corporate Strategy consulting, we regularly make the difference to leading organisations in our customer's sectors and disciplines. PA Consulting is an independent firm of over 2,600 people. We operate globally from offices across the Americas, Europe, the Nordics, the Gulf and Asia Pacific. Our deep industry knowledge together with skills in management consulting, technology and innovation allows us to challenge conventional thinking and deliver exceptional results that have a lasting impact on businesses, governments and communities worldwide.Find out more at http://www.paconsulting.com/about-us/we-make-the-difference/

Advisor and consultant to Private Equity, infrastructure funds, banks and investors on aerospace, defence, hi-tech and airport investment projects, business restructuring, digital transformation, regulation & growth, operating in Europe and Silicon Valley.

Fareham, Hants, Gb

NATS is a public/private partnership, 49% government owned with the remainder of the equity split between a series of airline companies, London Heathrow, and a large pension fund. The company operates a core regulated business overseen by the Civil Aviation Authority along with a truly commercial non-regulated business, which has over the last 5 years seen significant international growth. Its corporate governance is similar to that of an equivalent sized FTSE 250 company. NATS generates annual revenue of over £900M, has 4,500 employees, and handles 6000 flights per day through 2 UK control centres and 30 airports in the UK and abroad. Internationally the business now provides services to 38 counties across the globe. During my time as CEO of NATS I delivered the best 5 years of regulatory and commercial performance in the Company's history measured by safety, financial performance (including record shareholder returns) operational performance, record commercial order intake in the UK (including the £1.4bn Project Marshall MoD contract with Thales UK) and overseas, whilst incorporating challenges ranging from volcanic ash, Olympic Games airspace management, pension reform, restructuring and wide ranging media engagement.During my time as CEO of NATS I delivered the safest and most profitable period in the Company's history.

Meudon, Île-De-France, Fr

Promoted to the Thales Group's Executive Committee based in Paris to run Air Systems Division specialising in air traffic management, ballistic missile defence and air defence systems. €1.8bn turnover and 7,000 staff globally. Delivered increased competitiveness through restructuring and cost reduction and improved order intake by 15% through Air Traffic Management agreements with Chinese, Australian, European, Russian and US companies, and military systems teaming agreements with European, Indian, Brazilian, Korean and US companies.

Meudon, Île-De-France, Fr

Appointed as MD of the newly formed Aerospace Division UK with 1400 employees which served a range of civil and military markets; specifically satellite communications, integrated cabin systems, ISTAR systems, radar and electronic warfare systems, avionics and navigation systems, un-manned air systems, microwave components, and airline and military customer support. Major contract wins included Watchkeeper un-manned air systems contract for MoD, electronic warfare contracts for a middle east customer, British Airways In-Flight Entertainment contract, and Sea King Mk7 support contract. Improved turnover from £120M to £320M. Turned around the division from loss making to the most profitable division in Thales UK.

Board Member of Thales Raytheon US/French international joint venture company specialising in military air defence sensors and systems including the NATO ACCS system, from April 2008, and appointed Chairman in July 2009.http://www.thalesraytheon.com/

Birmingham, West Midlands, Gb

$900M turnover aerostructures and special products manufacturing in Europe and USA. Board level responsibility for introduction of global programme management approach, lean manufacturing across the aerospace and automotive divisions and P&L of major development and production programmes.Developed and implemented lifecycle program management approach, including product development, financial control and risk management, across global sites. Significantly improved relationships with customers & performance on key programmes. Established GKN as a ‘Boeing Technology Partner’. Chairman of GKN Aerospace & Automotive Lean Manufacturing Council, leading development of GKN Aerospace Production System to introduce and standardise lean best practice and developed extended supply chain approach which achieved significant savings and improved supply chain performance on key projects.Responsible for global acquisitions and strategic growth including post-acquisition integration and delivery of revenue and margin improvements.

P&L responsibility for >$550M European operations covering 9 factories across the UK, France and Germany. $1bn turnover in design and manufacture of complex integrated aerospace mechanical control & fuel systems, digital electronic engine control systems, fly-by wire actuation systems, and electrical power generation systems. Lead restructuring activities across Europe, focusing on pay, productivity and working practices and improved margins by 26%. Won Financial TImes Award for Operational Excellence at a UK factory.

London, Gb

Represented BAe in M&A activities including European Airbus Integrated Company negotiations with German, French & Spanish partners to form new Airbus corporate legal structure.

London, Gb

Lead business development and JV activities in the Asia Pacific region. Grew new UK business unit through inward investment in to the UK for Robot assembly and integration through new Robotic contracts from Kawasaki Heavy Industries. Won contracts for Maryland railroad in USA & high-speed train interiors and aerodynamic design in Japan.

London, Gb

Strategy, marketing and investor relations activities reporting to Sir Richard Evans. Undertook strategic planning projects, business capture planning and marketing campaign planning, particularly to HMG Cabinet Office and MoD senior personnel. Duties included speech writing, political and topical briefings to ministerial level, briefings for investor relations activities and action implementation from plc board and sub-committees.

London, Gb

Head of manufacturing and assembly operations for A319/A320/A321 wings and associated improvement activities.

London, Gb

Various customer support, flight test and electronic warfare projects.

London, Gb

Five year structured training programme centred around Aeronautical Engineering degree course. Awarded prizes of 'Best Undergraduate Engineering Apprentice' and 'Best Engineering Apprentice'.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Hondeng, Engineering

Bschons, Aeronautical Engineering