Industry: Aerospace + Defense

McDermott + Bull’s Aerospace + Defense Practice operates on a global level, serving leading companies in aerospace and defense, general, and commercial aviation. The Aerospace + Defense practice is co-chaired by our CEO Rod McDermott and Managing Director Jared Moriarty. Both are private pilots and aviation enthusiasts who have spent years building strong relationships within the industry. The team is supported by Brent Lamb, formerly of Northrop Grumman; Michael Finegold, who has worked on executive recruitment engagements for some of the industry’s leading organizations worldwide; and Jason Levi Pinegar, who has served as a management consultant with a variety of public, private, and non-profit organizations.

McDermott + Bull Places Chief Financial Officer, Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America

McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Tom Fickett as the Chief Financial Officer at Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America. Tom will lead a team of finance and accounting professionals and serve as a strategic partner to the executive leadership team. He...

McDermott + Bull Places President, Micro-Tronics, Inc.

McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Jeff George as the President at Micro-Tronics, Inc. Established as an industry-leading high technology precision manufacturer, Micro-Tronics has experienced steady growth and success since its founding. Jeff will lead the next...

McDermott + Bull Places Vice President of Product Management, Panasonic Avionics Corporation

McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Haowei Bai as the Vice President of Product Management at Panasonic Avionics Corporation. Haowei will serve a critical role in developing, implementing, and overseeing all product development worldwide. As the company works to...

McDermott + Bull Places Regional Vice President + General Manager, China, Panasonic Avionics Corporation

McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Ron Ho as the Regional Vice President + General Manager for China at Panasonic Avionics Corporation. The Regional Vice President + General Manager is the most senior executive for Panasonic Avionics Corporation in its China...

McDermott + Bull Places Chief Executive Officer, Raptor Scientific

McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Derek Coppinger as the Chief Executive Officer of Raptor Scientific. Raptor Scientific, which was formed after L Squared Capital Partners’ acquisition of Space Electronics, is a company that specializes in consolidating the...

McDermott + Bull Places Ken Sain as Chief Executive Officer of Panasonic Avionics Corporation

IRVINE, CA (DECEMBER 11, 2019) – McDermott + Bull has placed Ken Sain as the Chief Executive Officer for Panasonic Avionics Corporation, the world’s leading supplier of inflight entertainment and communications systems. Sain holds 25 years of cross-functional...

McDermott + Bull Places General Manager for King Aerospace

McDermott + Bull has placed Wayne Jamroz as the General Manager of the Ardmore facility for King Aerospace Commercial Corporation (KACC), a global leader serving corporate and VIP aircraft. As the company experiences major growth, Jamroz will play a crucial role in...

McDermott + Bull Places Managing Director for Cirrus Aircraft

McDermott + Bull has placed Jonah Santom as the Managing Director of Cirrus Aircraft’s new Service Center in McKinney, Texas. The McKinney operation will serve as Cirrus’ flagship headquarters for their high-end service centers that serve Cirrus Aircraft owners...

McDermott + Bull Places General Manager for Bombardier

McDermott + Bull has placed David Pearman as the General Manager of the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Service Center for Bombardier Business Aircraft, one of the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers and service providers. The Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood facility serves as...

McDermott + Bull Places VP, Quality for Panasonic Avionics Corporation

McDermott + Bull has placed Saba Shibberu as the Vice President of Quality for Panasonic Avionics Corporation, the world’s leading supplier of inflight entertainment and communications systems. Shibberu is an engineer by trade who has gone on to be a dynamic Quality...

Aerospace + Defense Industry Articles

White Paper: State of the Industry: Forecasting the Effect of COVID-19 on Global Aviation

by Kristin Fahrenfort | Apr 24, 2020 | Aerospace + Defense, Jared Moriarty, White Paper

EXECUTIVE SUMMARYIt seems cliche to write on the topic of COVID-19, as most of our days are filled with lively discussions with our teams, industry contacts, and families about recent news, and what we are seeing and hearing in the marketplace. However, as I sit here...

2020 Aerospace + Defense Industry Outlook

by McDermott + Bull | Jan 23, 2020 | Aerospace + Defense

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE ARTICLE Despite the gradual slowing of the global economy, with geopolitical tension and uncertainty on the rise, and continued shortcomings and public scrutiny with commercial aircraft production, the Aerospace and Defense (A+D) industry is...

McDermott + Bull Places Ken Sain as Chief Executive Officer of Panasonic Avionics Corporation

by McDermott + Bull | Dec 10, 2019 | A+D Placement Announcement, Aerospace + Defense, Brent Lamb, Jared Moriarty, Michael Finegold, Placement Announcement, Press Releases, Rod McDermott

IRVINE, CA (DECEMBER 11, 2019) – McDermott + Bull has placed Ken Sain as the Chief Executive Officer for Panasonic Avionics Corporation, the world’s leading supplier of inflight entertainment and communications systems. Sain holds 25 years of cross-functional...

Aerospace + Defense Industry Video Interviews

Zean Nielsen, CEO of Cirrus Aircraft, shares how a willingness to change industries and absorb information can lead to significant career development.

Jeff Knittel, CEO of Airbus Americas, shares how building an effective team can ultimately lead to personal career development and success.

Jack Pelton, CEO of EAA, reveals how to get noticed and prepare for an executive-level position.

Michael Amalfitano, CEO + President of Embraer, shares how outreach initiatives and committment to employee development set the company apart in a highly competitive .

David Coleal, President of Business Aircraft for Bombardier, reveals some of the tools and resources the company uses to maintain its workforce with increasingly competitive demand.

Derek Zimmerman, President of Aftermarket Services for Gulfstream, shares how the company’s investment in education programs results in a skilled workforce that fits the needs of the company.

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