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18 Jan 23. The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) is inviting applications for the position of Community Engagement Officer for maternity leave cover (9 – 12 months) to build and enhance RAeS relationships with key communities and volunteers, including the RAeS Specialist Groups, Branches and Young Persons Network. The deadline for expressing your interest, CV and cover letter to , is 30th January 2023. Please find the details below.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as champion and first point of contact for RAeS Branch, Specialist Group, and Young Person activities
- Create and develop digital content for the website, social media, targeted campaigns, and newsletters (using Dotdigital)
- Update and maintain relevant pages of the RAeS website including writing new copy, creating news items and adding events to the calendar
- Creating virtual lecture/webinars via MS Teams and editing recordings using Adobe Premier Pro and uploading to the RAeS YouTube channel
- Recognise and reward achievement through the management of the RAeS medals and awards portfolio
- Update and maintain data management systems including CRM
15 Jan 23. Skyports Drone Services launches large scale hiring programme to support international scale up. Drone operator Skyports Drone Services has launched a large scale employment programme aimed at recruiting personnel to support the roll out of drone operations across existing and emerging markets. The Hub Operator Programme is an open call for applicants willing to travel for extended periods of time and work at the cutting edge of drone operations.
The programme has been launched by Skyports Drone Services I n a bid to develop operational support and expertise across the company’s key markets for 2023, including Colombia, UAE, the UK, Kenya and Korea. With the drone industry booming, the programme highlights a need for new expertise and capabilities to enable the benefits of drone operations to be realised and scaled.
Successful applicants to the Hub Operator Programme will work alongside Skyports Drone Services’ team of experienced drone pilots to support flight operations. Hub Operators will support through the execution of non-safety critical roles, including: assisting the management and set up of flight hubs to enable efficient and safe aircraft landings and departures; the execution of key checklists required for the safe operation of Skyports Drone Services’ aircraft; and situational awareness support. Applicants will undertake extensive training and ongoing guidance throughout the programme to ensure they meet Skyports Drone Services high safety standard, according to the press release.
Suitable Hub Operator candidates will be available for a minimum of three months a year (this can be split up throughout the year) and will be expected to travel for between one and eight weeks at a time. For applicants wishing to continue working within the drone industry after the programme, there will be opportunities to explore permanent roles in the business.
Alex Brown, Director, Skyports Drone Services, said: “Demand for drone operations has sky rocketed in the last 18 months and we’re busier than ever with our delivery, survey and monitoring services. The Hub Operator Programme will enable us to achieve the ambitions we have set for ourselves in the year ahead, ensuring we always have people at the ready to support us in the deployment of our operations. Workforce development is a critical, but often forgotten, consideration in the growth of a new industry. With the Hub Operator programme, we hope to future proof our operations and inspire more people to join this exciting, rapidly growing industry.” For more information visit: www.skyportsdroneservices.com
www.skyports.net (Source: www.unmannedairspace.info)
LOCATIONS
LAND
17 Jan 23. Foundation stone laid at new Rheinmetall ammunition factory in Várpalota, Hungary. The foundation stone has been laid for the new Rheinmetall plant in Várpalota, Hungary, where ammunition for various systems will be produced by the joint venture Rheinmetall Hungary Munitions in cooperation with the Hungarian state. Production of 33mm-medium-calibre ammunition for the Lynx infantry fighting vehicle now being manufactured at the Rheinmetall plant in Zalaegerszeg is scheduled to start in 2024.
In a second phase, production capacity will be expanded and the product range widened to include other ammunition types.
A longstanding strategic partner of Hungary, Rhein¬metall AG will then be able to produce ammunition for the Leopard 2 tank and PzH 2000 self-propelled howitzer at the Várpalota plant. Both of these systems are used by the Hungarian Army. Part of the production is earmarked for the Hungarian armed forces, with some products destined for export.
Full production capacity will be reached in 2025. In addition, Rheinmetall also plans to conduct R&D in Várpalota.
The Group is thus systematically expanding its ammunition production capacity. It recently announced the acquisition of Spanish ammunition maker Expal, which will double its manufacturing capacity in this domain.
Rheinmetall also produces ammunition in Germany, Italy, Switzerland, South Africa, and Australia.
Rheinmetall is an important partner of Hungary, helping the country to achieve its strategic goals and develop its national defence industry. With this plant, Rheinmetall will be able to meet Hungary’s future ammunition needs as well as the growing demand for ammunition from Germany’s other partner countries. In addition to capital expenditure in Várpalota, Rheinmetall has been investing in extra production capacity and a development centre in Zalaegerszeg, where vehicle systems like the Lynx infantry fighting vehicle are being developed and produced, as well as in Szeged.
Furthermore, Rheinmetall announced in May 2022 that it would set up a joint venture with the 4iG Plc and the Hungarian state-owned company HM Electronics, Logistics and Property Management Plc (HM EI Zrt.) to drive forward the digitalisation of the Hungarian armed forces and selected NATO member states. Rheinmetall thus continues to expand its position in Hungary as a capable partner of the Hungarian armed forces. The core objective of the cooperation is to promote digitalisation of the Hungarian armed forces and other NATO countries in Central and Eastern Europe and to develop and supply the necessary digital equipment.
When it is complete, the factory in Várpalota will employ about 200 people. More workers will be needed as the plant grows.
“We need employees in our team with experience in production, quality assurance, purchasing, warehousing and logistics, plant maintenance and administration. We are also specifically looking for professionals who are trained and experienced in handling explosives and ammunition”, declares plant CEO Michael Krebs.
MARITIME
18 Jan 23. New UK subsea protection ship arrives into Merseyside.
Britain’s critical subsea infrastructure is set to be strengthened as the first of two future undersea surveillance ships today arrived into Birkenhead.
- New subsea protection ship arrives at Cammell Laird, Birkenhead.
- Following a formal handover to the Royal Navy in the coming days, the ship will undergo a period of military modification.
- The vessel is due to be operational in Summer 2023.
Once operational, the ship will be dedicated to safeguarding seabed telecommunications cables and oil and gas pipelines. The 98-metre-long, adaptable offshore patrol vessel – the length of Big Ben – will act as a ‘mother ship’, operating remote and autonomous offboard systems for underwater surveillance and seabed warfare, vital to our national security.
Shortly after arriving at Cammell Laird, the ship will be repainted and have critical military equipment installed, before taking up its role as the first of two Multi-Role Ocean Surveillance (MROS) ships, operated by the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) later this year.
The vessel will be formally handed over to control of the RFA in the next few days, several months ahead of schedule – following an acceleration of the acquisition announced by the Defence Secretary in November 2022.
Defence Secretary, Ben Wallace, said: “The first of two dedicated subsea surveillance ships will join the fleet this Summer, bolstering our capabilities and security against threats posed now and into the future.
It is paramount at a time when we face Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, that we prioritise capabilities that will protect our critical national infrastructure.”
The vessel – currently named ‘Topaz Tangaroa’, but due to be renamed as it joins the RFA fleet – was selected to meet the requirements of the Royal Navy, having been built four years ago to support a mix of underwater operations, including work on oil rigs, construction, maintenance and inspection work, as well as autonomous submarine operations.
The 6,000-tonne vessel is equipped with a helipad, crane, and expansive working deck and features a ‘moon pool’ – a large access point in the underside of the hull through which submersible capabilities can be launched.
Head of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, Commodore David Eagles RFA, said: “This is an entirely new mission for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary – and one we relish. We have been entrusted with supporting a key operation to safeguard the UK’s infrastructure, security and prosperity and that fills all of us in the RFA with pride. These are really exciting times.”
The vessel, will be crewed by around two-dozen RFA sailors, while around 60 Royal Navy specialists will operate the undersea surveillance systems and other survey and warfare systems when embarked.
DE&S Director General Ships Vice Admiral Paul Marshall said:
DE&S worked at pace to successfully accelerate the purchase and delivery of the first ship under the critical MROS programme. We continue to work with agility to support the UK MOD in addressing both the current and future threats posed by an ever-changing world.”
The vessel is due to enter operational service in Summer this year, with the programme for the acquisition of a second ship currently in concept phase. (Source: https://www.gov.uk/)
13 Jan 23. US SECNAV reveals name of Arleigh Burke-class vessel DDG 140.
The ship has been named after Navy’s former captain and Medal of Honour recipient Thomas Gunning Kelley. US Navy Secretary (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro has revealed the name of future Arleigh Burke-class Flight III guided-missile destroyer, DDG 140.
The vessel has been named in honour of US Navy former captain Thomas Gunning Kelley, who is also a recipient of Medal of Honour.
The name was announced during the 35th annual Surface Navy Association National Symposium in Arlington, Virginia on 12 January.
Del Toro said: “May we all, especially the future men and women assigned to this ship, always be inspired by Kelley’s brilliant leadership, bold initiative and resolute determination.”
Kelley began his journey with the US Navy by serving as a Surface Warfare Officer for different vessels, such as USS Pandemus (ARL-18) and USS Stickell (DD-888), during his early assignments.
He was then deployed in Vietnam in 1969 as a lieutenant commanding for the US Navy’s River Assault Division 152.
During this deployment, his detachment fell under attack, however, Kelly continued to save his troop, for which he was awarded with the Medal of Honour.
Kelley said. “It is a tremendous honour, and I am truly humbled, especially as a surface warfare sailor.”
The US Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class fleet of multi-mission destroyer can perform various operations, such as national security missions, peacetime presence as well as multi-threat air, subsurface and surface warfare missions.
The Flight III baseline starts with DDG 125, 126, 128 and includes the other follow-on ships, including DDG 140. The upgraded Flight III fleet features AN/SPY-6(V)1 air and missile defence radar (AMDR) system.
The first Flight III ship Jack H Lucas has already completed builder’s trials last month. Recently, Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has started the fabrication of Arleigh Burke-class vessel Sam Nunn (DDG 133). (Source: naval-technology.com)
AIR
20 Jan 23. Mali commissions military aircraft acquired from Russia. Mali’s military leader has handed over nearly a dozen aircraft to the country’s air force after receiving them from Russia, which continues to forge close ties with the West African nation.
Transitional President Colonel Assimi Goita handed the aircraft over in the presence of Russian ambassador Igor Gromyko at President Modibo Keita International Airport on 19 January.
Amongst the aircraft on display were five L-39 jets (TZ-18C, TZ-19C, TZ-30C, TZ-32C, and TZ-35C), two Mi-8 helicopters (TZ-94H and TZ-95H), and a single Su-25 strike aircraft (TZ-25C).
Mali’s armed forces (FAMa) said the acquisitions would further contribute to the rise in power of the nation’s military. The L-39s and Su-25 will be used for attack, reconnaissance and border surveillance missions while the Mi-8s will be used to support the movement of troops on the ground.
The Air Force Chief of Staff, Brigadier General Aliou Boï Diarra, said that after decades of combat, Mali’s military has become better equipped and professional, with major advances over the past two years.
Defence Minister Colonel Sadio Camara said a strong and modern military is needed to impose security. He thanked and congratulated the “partners of Mali” who remained “faithful and loyal in difficult times”.
This was most likely in reference to Russia, which has formed a close relationship with Mali since the 2020 coup. It is believed that Wagner paramilitaries from Russia began arriving in Mali in late 2021.
Mali has been battered by an extremist campaign that began in the north of the country in 2012, with attacks spreading into Niger and Burkina Faso as well. As a result, Mali has turned to Russia to supply equipment and paramilitary forces to shore up its military.
January’s aircraft handover comes only months after Mali commissioned multiple aircraft acquired from Russia. On 9 August 2022, officials received one Su-25 jet, four L-39 jet trainers, an Mi-24P attack helicopter, an Mi-8 transport helicopter and a single Airbus C295 tactical transport aircraft. The C295 aircraft arrived on 31 May and is the second to be acquired, with the first delivered in December 2016. Two Mi-24Ps were delivered to Mali on 30 March 2022, along with Protivnik-GE/59N6-TE mobile radars from Russia. Mali also recently acquired four Mi-35s from Russia.
According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute’s arms transfers database, Mali in 2020 ordered four Mi-8MT/Mi-17Sh helicopters from Russia for $61m including training and weapons, with deliveries from 2021. The Su-25s and L-39s appear to be new acquisitions as well. (Source: https://www.defenceweb.co.za/)
13 Jan 23. USAF’s 354th FW receives first two F-16 jets at Eielson AFB.
The new F-16s will provide realistic training to the 354th FW pilots by replicating advanced threats. The US Air Force’s (USAF) 354th Fighter Wing (FW) has taken the delivery of its first two F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft. The new jets were delivered by the Dannelly Field Air National Guard Base (ANGB), Alabama, US, on January 12. The F-16s are being acquired to replace the existing fighter aircraft assigned under the 354th FW‘s 18th Aggressor Squadron (AGRS). Based at Eielson Air Force Base (AFB) in Alaska, the 354th FW is part of the Pacific Air Forces.
Deliveries of additional F-16 aircraft are expected to continue throughout the year. 354th Operations Group deputy commander lieutenant colonel Chad Richards said: “The Air Force is using a great opportunity to recapitalise investments made by the National Guard and upgrade the capabilities of the current Aggressor fleet.
“This is going to provide more capability and realism so that the aircraft and pilots that are being trained here in the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex (JPARC) can have a better adversary and they can train to a higher quality threat.”
Eielson AFB hosts several advanced airpower operations at its JPARC, which offers more than 75,000 square miles of airspace for conducting training missions.
The upgraded F-16 fighter jets feature new avionics that will allow 18th AGRS combat pilots to perform realistic training by replicating advanced threats.
The new jets will further support the squadron to take part in various multinational exercises such as RED FLAG-Alaska, together with other partner nations’ forces.
Richards added: “The updated aircraft are going to amplify their efforts and produce even more valuable training to all of our partners and allies.”
Last April, the 354th FW received the final F-35A aircraft, as part of a two-year build-up process. (Source: airforce-technology.com)
MILITARY AND GOVERNMENT
PERSONNEL
16 Jan 23. Indian Army dissolves old units to develop new integrated formations. The Indian Army has dissolved old establishments and units to transform the force into lean, agile, offensive, and tailor-made new combat units known as Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs). At the Army Day ceremony attended by Janes on 15 January in Bangalore, India’s Chief of the Army Staff, General Manoj Pande said that the Indian Army is undergoing a massive transformation to enhance operational preparation. In an effort of “force structuring and optimisation, we are converting our forces into IBGs, which will contribute effectively to modern warfare. Old establishments and units are being dissolved, or are being revamped with suitable changes,” Gen Pande said. (Source: Janes)
16 Jan 23. Germany’s defence minister has announced her resignation, triggering fresh uncertainty for Europe’s most populous nation as it confronts critical decisions about its response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Christine Lambrecht, who has faced harsh criticism for her handling of defence policy as well as a succession of gaffes, said that a “months-long media focus” on her had left no room for a factual discussion about the German military and national security policy. She said that she had asked the chancellor, Olaf Scholz, for his permission to resign. Lambrecht, 57, was tasked with playing a key role in overseeing a “sea change” in Germany’s approach to defence and security that was promised by Scholz in the days after Vladimir Putin’s invasion. But she faced attacks for the slow pace of reforms to the Bundeswehr — the federal army — and attempts to upgrade its equipment. (Source: FT.com)
EUROPE APPOINTMENTS
17 Jan 23. Germany’s government named Boris Pistorius as defence minister on Tuesday at a time of mounting pressure on Berlin from Western allies to allow Ukraine to use German-made tanks in the war with Russia. Following several missteps, Christine Lambrecht resigned as defence minister on Monday, ahead of a conference on Friday at the U.S. military base in Ramstein on Western plans to provide Kyiv with more arms. (Source: Reuters)
16 Jan 23. DLUHC announces Chief Scientific Adviser appointment. A new Chief Scientific Adviser has been appointed at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. Following a rigorous recruitment campaign Professor Richard Prager has been appointed to the role, succeeding Professor Alan Penn. Professor Prager is currently Head of the Department of Engineering at Cambridge University and Academic Director of Cambridge Online Education. He is a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, the Institution of Engineering & Technology, and of Queens’ College Cambridge.
13 Jan 23. The Red Arrows have announced a new Officer Commanding (OC). Wing Commander Adam Collins carried out his first full day in the position on Friday and in the role of OC, will be responsible for both the air and ground teams that deliver the Red Arrows’ world-renowned displays. He will command the 140-strong unit, which includes RAF regular and reserve personnel, civil servants and contractors. Wg Cdr Collins, a former frontline Tornado fast jet pilot, will ensure the RAF Aerobatic Team can complete their busy engagement programme and project “soft” power at home and overseas, the RAF said. (Source: forces.net)
13 Jan 23. Mr Edward Ferguson has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Serbia in succession to Ms Sian MacLeod OBE. Mr Ferguson will take up his appointment during July 2023.
REST OF THE WORLD APPOINTMENTS
18 Jan 23. Sonto Kudjoe departs as South African Secretary for Defence. Gladys Sonto Kudjoe has resigned from her position as Secretary for Defence after a little over two years on the job. She has been replaced by an acting secretary. Cornelius Monama, Spokesperson for the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans’ Office, confirmed to defenceWeb that she had resigned with immediate effect in December, citing “health reasons”. Kudjoe has been temporarily replaced by Thobekile Gamede, Chief Director of Policy and Planning at the Department of Defence. Monama told defenceWeb that Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Thandi Modise has already set the process in motion for a permanent replacement. Kudjoe was appointed with effect from 1 August 2020, taking over from Dr Sam Gulube following his retirement. (Source: https://www.defenceweb.co.za/)
INDUSTRY
PERSONNEL
EUROPE APPOINTMENTS
16 Jan 23. Kleos Space S.A. (ASX: KSS, Frankfurt: KS1, Kleos or Company), a space-powered defence and intelligence technology company, confirms the appointment of Sara Fanous in the role of VP Finance and acting CFO with immediate effect. Mrs Fanous is a U.S. citizen who has worked more than 17 years in the auditing, Data-as-a-Service, aerospace, satellite, wireless voice, and Internet of Things (IoT) industries. She gained experience in public accounting (KPMG and Ernst & Young), Technical Accounting and SEC reporting (Iridium Communications), and building accounting/finance departments in early-stage space-based data and communication companies (Aireon and SpaceLink). Commenting on the appointment, Kleos CEO, Alan Khalili said: “I am delighted to welcome Sara to this new role. We are fortunate to be able to attract and work with such a talent. Sara will bring her strong technical accounting and SEC reporting background to Kleos as the company enters the next chapter of its growth.” Kleos intelligence products provide a valuable intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capability to governments and commercial entities to help the detection of illegal and/or hidden activities creating societal, economic, and environmental challenges. Kleos recently achieved two-way communication with all four Observer Mission (KSF3) satellites that launched successfully on 3rd January aboard the Transporter-6 SpaceX mission.
16 Jan 23. Nasmyth appoints Sinfield as VP business development. Nasmyth has announced the appointment of Gary Sinfield as vice-president business development. Sinfield has spent considerable time in business development roles in the aerospace and defence industry sectors. He previously worked for Gardner Aerospace and TT Electronics managing global business development and key account management. (Source: Google/https://www.aero-mag.com/)
U.S. APPOINTMENTS
18 Jan 23. AE Industrial Partners, LP (“AEI”), a U.S-based private equity firm specializing in aerospace, defense & government services, space, power & utility services, and specialty industrial markets, announced today that David L. Joyce, the former President & CEO of GE Aviation and former Vice Chairman of the General Electric Company, will join AEI as Chairman of AE Industrial Partners HorizonX (“AEI HorizonX”), the firm’s venture capital investment platform. Mr. Joyce will also act as a Strategic Advisor to AEI across its entire portfolio of investments and strategies. AEI HorizonX focuses on early-stage equity investments in transformative technologies and businesses that will define the future of aerospace, defense, enterprise and industrial markets. (Source: PR Newswire)
18 Jan 23. HawkEye 360 Inc., the world’s leading commercial provider of space-based radio frequency (RF) data and analytics, announced today the addition of Patrick Zeitouni, former head of space mobility at Blue Origin, to its leadership team. As Chief Strategy Officer, Mr. Zeitouni will guide the company through an evolving space and national security landscape, driving company growth and product strategy in a rapidly expanding RF data and analytics market. Leveraging his expertise in strategy, product conception, innovation, and development, as well as his extensive aerospace and defense background, he will accelerate HawkEye 360’s growth across commercial and government sectors. (Source: PR Newswire)
18 Jan 23. Leidos (NYSE:LDOS), a FORTUNE® 500 science and technology leader, today announced retired Colonel Bobby Saxon as the company’s Vice President and Strategic Account Executive for the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). Saxon will be responsible for strengthening and growing trusted relationships with HHS and advancing strategic initiatives that drive growth throughout the enterprise. (Source: PR Newswire)
19 Jan 23. J.F. Lehman & Company (“JFLCO”), a leading middle-market private equity firm focused exclusively on the aerospace, defense, maritime, government and environmental sectors, announce several recent promotions and new hires. Promotions included Michael J. Greenspan to Principal, Tyler W. Creamer and Alfred E. Johansen to Vice President and Bridget A. Harding to Senior Associate. “This talented group of professionals has made many meaningful contributions to our growing organization in recent years,” said Louis N. Mintz, Partner. “Their promotions are well-deserved and we’re confident Michael, Tyler, Alfred and Bridget will continue to grow in their new and expanded roles.” The firm also announced the additions of Erik P. Toth (Managing Director), Kellan M. Strain and Rikke L. Gillespie (Vice Presidents) to its Portfolio Operations team and several new members of the Investment Team including Aidan A. Thomas, Peter G. Kohler and Cianan E. Moore (Associates) and Bailee D. Glass (Analyst). Natalie Ramos also joined the firm’s Finance & Administration Team.
Recent Promotions
Michael J. Greenspan, Principal, Portfolio Operations. Prior to joining the firm in 2019 as a Vice President, Mr. Greenspan was a Manager in Alvarez & Marsal’s Private Equity Services Group and a Senior Associate at HBR Consulting. He graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he earned a B.A. in economics.
Tyler W. Creamer, Vice President. Prior to joining the firm in 2018 as an Associate, Mr. Creamer began his career as an Investment Banking Analyst in Deutsche Bank Securities’ Leveraged Finance Group. He graduated cum laude from Harvard University, where he earned a B.A. in economics.
Alfred E. Johansen, Vice President. Prior to joining the firm in 2018 as an Associate, Mr. Johansen began his career as an Investment Banking Analyst in UBS’ Industrials Group. He graduated magna cum laude from the Carroll School of Management at Boston College, where he earned a B.S. in management with concentrations in finance and information systems and a minor in history.
Bridget A. Harding, Senior Associate. Prior to joining the firm in 2020 as an Associate, Ms. Harding began her career as an Investment Banking Analyst in Goldman Sachs’ Global Industrials Group. She graduated summa cum laude from Lehigh University, where she earned a B.S. in accounting and finance.
Recent Team Additions
Erik P. Toth, Managing Director, Portfolio Operations. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Toth founded Larx Advisors, an advisory firm focused on providing finance, accounting, marketing and operations expertise to private equity firms, family offices and mid-market companies. In addition to holding various portfolio company management roles, including serving as the divisional CFO for a reporting segment of DynCorp International, Mr. Toth served as Director of Corporate Finance at FTI Consulting and as a mechanical systems engineer for the NASA space shuttle program. He earned a B.S. in aerospace engineering and an M.B.A. from Texas A&M University.
Kellan M. Strain, Vice President, Portfolio Operations. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Strain was a Director in Alvarez & Marsal’s Private Equity Services Group. Mr. Strain started his career in manufacturing operations management at General Electric. He earned a B.S. in industrial engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, an M.B.A. from Auburn University, and an M.S. in supply chain management from Pennsylvania State University.
Rikke L. Gillespie, Vice President, Portfolio Operations. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Gillespie was the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer at Larx Advisors. She previously served as Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at Hostess Brands. Ms. Gillespie started her career as a Director in the Corporate Finance Group at FTI Consulting. She earned a B.S. in accounting from Utah State University and an M.B.A. from Texas A&M University.
Aidan A. Thomas, Associate. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Thomas began his career as an Investment Banking Analyst at Moelis & Company. He graduated summa cum laude from Indiana University, where he earned a B.S. in finance.
Peter G. Kohler, Associate. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Kohler was an Investment Banking Analyst in Houlihan Lokey’s Aerospace, Defense & Government Group. Mr. Kohler began his career as an Investment Banking Analyst at KippsDeSanto & Co. He graduated from the University of Virginia, where he earned a B.A. in economics.
Cianan E. Moore, Associate. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Moore was an Investment Banking Analyst in J.P. Morgan’s Financial Sponsors Group. He graduated magna cum laude from Miami University, where he earned a B.S. in finance.
Bailee D. Glass, Analyst. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Glass began her career as an Alternative Investments Research Analyst in BlackRock’s hedge fund solutions group. She graduated from the University of Chicago, where she earned a B.A. in economics.
Natalie Ramos, Administration. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Ramos held various administrative and managerial positions, most recently as a Senior Executive Assistant & Office Manager at Wolters Kluwer. She earned a B.A. in business administration and management from Briarcliffe College, and a Culinary Arts Diploma from the Institute of Culinary Education.
16 Jan 23. Q30 Innovations announced the additions of Vice Admiral Tim Szymanski and Lieutenant General John Mulholland to its Board of Military Advisors. The company continues to see increased adoption of the Q-Collar throughout the military as more warfighters experience the benefits of the product designed and proven to reduce brain injury caused by repetitive subconcussive impacts.
16 Jan 23. Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX) today announced that its board of directors has elected Leanne G. Caret as a director. Caret is an experienced aerospace and defense industry leader, most recently serving as executive vice president and senior advisor for The Boeing Company. Prior to her current role, Caret served as executive vice president of The Boeing Company and president and chief executive officer of Boeing Defense, Space & Security, which provides solutions for defense, government, space, intelligence and security customers. Caret previously held roles as president of Boeing’s Global Services & Support organization; Defense, Space & Security chief financial officer; vice president and general manager of Vertical Lift; vice president of H-47 Programs; and general manager of Global Transport & Executive Systems. (Source: PR Newswire)
18 Jan 23. Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. [NYSE: SPR] today announced that Mark Miklos has been named Senior Vice President of the company’s Defense & Space business, effective April 1, 2023. Miklos will replace Duane Hawkins, current Executive Vice President; President Defense & Space, who has announced his intent to retire at the end of March 2023. Hawkins, who joined Spirit in 2013, will remain with the company in an advisory role following his retirement. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)
19 Jan 23. Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) today announced that Lisa Atherton, the president & CEO of the Textron Systems segment, has been named to a new role as chief operating officer of the Bell segment. Tom Hammoor, who most recently led Textron Aviation Defense LLC, will succeed Atherton as president & CEO of the Textron Systems segment. Atherton joined Textron Defense Systems in 2007. In 2013, she transitioned to Bell and held a number of leadership positions within Military Programs, including executive vice president, Military Business. In 2017, she was named as president & CEO of Textron Systems. A graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, she later spent eight years at Air Combat Command’s Directorate of Requirements. Hammoor brings more than 38 years of leadership experience in the defense industry and military service to Textron Systems. Hammoor most recently served as the president & CEO of Textron Aviation Defense LLC from 2016 to 2022. Prior to joining Textron, Hammoor had a distinguished nearly 30-year career with General Electric, encompassing leadership roles in Quality, Manufacturing and Customer Service. He graduated from the U.S. Military Academy. His military career culminated in the 101st Airborne Division in which he served as scout/attack helicopter platoon leader. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)
18 Jan 23. The Board of Directors of Valkyrie Enterprises, LLC (“Valkyrie or the “Company”), an engineering, technology, and operational solutions company, announced that David Streett, President, and Chief Operating Officer has been named as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer assuming the role from the Founder and current CEO, Gary Lisota. (Source: PR Newswire)
REST OF THE WORLD APPOINTMENTS
17 Jan 23. The University of Southern Queensland-led Innovative Launch, Automation, Novel Materials, Communications and Hypersonics (iLAuNCH) Hub has announced leadership team appointments in the roles of COO, CTO and Executive Director. iLAuNCH was supported under the former Coalition federal government’s $362.5m Trailblazer Universities initiative, with $50m in federal funding announced in May before the election. Among its goals are translating public research outcomes into commercially viable products.
Darin Lovett will begin as Executive Director this month following a role as Director Space for the South Australian Space Industry Centre. His resume includes time as an RAAF test pilot, senior manager at Boeing Phantom Works, and Chief of Strategy for the Executive Agent for Space at the US Department of Defence.
Aerospace engineer Dr Joni Sytsma has been named CTO, and has previously worked at organisations including US Air Force Laboratory, Defence Science and Technology Group, and Gilmour Space Technologies. Dr Milica Symul joins as COO via a role as Associate Director at RMIT University’s Space Industry Hub. (Source: Google/https://www.aumanufacturing.com.au/
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– Benefit from the UK’s largest Job Board network, no matter what role you are hiring for, our smart technology will select relevant recruitment channels to post it to – Targeting the right talent, increasing exposure of your role, increasing the number of quality applications.
– Your jobs can be advertised across the UK’s major recruitment platforms such as Indeed, jobsite, Totaljobs, Reed, CV library, Adzuna, Monster etc, all from our new Job Board platform.
– Our ability to bulk-buy job advert credits through our unique partnership with the UK’s largest job boards allows our members to significantly reduce their recruitment costs.
– The award-winning platform will also help you filter and screen your candidates, captures all applications, automatically grades and ranks them based on their work history/experience and enables you to communicate and set up interviews with relevant talent – saving you significant time managing your recruitment process.
Benefits of applying through the Partner Job Board:
– Jobseekers can search for relevant jobs and set up an account to manage any applications made.
– Our smart technology can help you find the best job ads that are related to your background and experience – reducing the time you spend searching for relevant opportunities.
– Job categorizations and job alerts – ensuring you don’t miss those fantastic roles when they come onto the market.
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