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| | WADE ( Dr. ) James W. | | Vice President, Mission Assurance | | Raytheon |
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Raytheon Company has appointed Dr. James W. Wade to the position of vice president, Mission Assurance. Wade will report to Mark E. Russell, the company's vice president of Engineering, Technology and Mission Assurance.
Wade joins Raytheon from MIT Lincoln Laboratory where he was the head of its Safety and Mission Assurance Office from 2006 to 2010. At Lincoln Laboratory, he led the Laboratory efforts to establish a mission assurance capability and to apply mission assurance to many of its larger programs. He was also responsible for enhancing the system and component development capabilities for hardware, software, integration and quality.
Prior to joining MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Wade spent 13 years with NASA at the Johnson Space Center from 1993 to 2006. While at NASA, he held a number of management and leadership positions, most recently as the manager of the International Space Station's Safety and Mission Assurance/Program Risk Office.
Wade holds a doctorate in aerospace engineering sciences from the University of Colorado, Boulder; a Master of Science degree in aeronautical and astronautical engineering from the University of Illinois; a Masters in Business Administration degree and a Master of Science degree in space science from the University of Houston – Clear Lake; and a Bachelor of Arts degree in physics from Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, Minn. | | Date parution : 17/05/2010 | | catégorie : Nominations | | Modifier votre profil | |
| | WALDMAN Mitchell B. | | Director of Acquisition Policy | | Northrop Grumman |
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Northrop Grumman Corporation has named Mitchell "Mitch" B. Waldman director of acquisition policy for the company. Waldman reports to Larry Lanzillotta, vice president of customer relations, which is part of Northrop Grumman's Washington, D.C. office.
As director of acquisition policy, Waldman will be responsible for coordinating the company's efforts related to pending and upcoming acquisition regulations and policy at the U.S. Department of Defense and other government agencies, internal coordination of Congressional activities related to acquisition policy and reform, and representing the company at numerous acquisition and related professional associations.
"A clear understanding of the benefits and impacts of proposed government policies and regulations regarding acquisition is vital for a tier-one contractor such as Northrop Grumman," said Lanzillotta. "Mitch's long experience in Washington and the Defense Department will be essential to our Customer Relations efforts."
Before joining Northrop Grumman, Waldman served as a senior staff member for former Sen. Trent Lott in the capacity as National Security Advisor. His responsibilities spanned a wide spectrum of issues including foreign policy, intelligence and national defense in support of Sen. Lott and the Senate's leadership.
Previously, Waldman served in a number of executive positions for the U.S. Navy including Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Ship Programs), Director of Cost Engineering and Industrial Analysis for the Naval Sea Systems Command, and Deputy Program Manager for Amphibious Warfare Programs. He has also served as project manager for the U.S. Navy's Small Boat Security Assistance Program and completed several senior-level staff assignments with the Navy and the Defense Department.
Waldman has been honored with the U.S. Navy Distinguished Civilian Service Award, the Secretary of Defense General Counsel Outstanding Performance Award and the D.C. City Council of Engineering Societies Architect of the Year award.
Waldman earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Florida, Gainesville, Fla., and a law degree from Catholic University, Washington, D.C. He is also a graduate of Yale University's Executive Management Program and the Defense Systems Management College Program Manager's course. | | Date parution : 26/02/2008 | | catégorie : | | Modifier votre profil | |
 | | WALL André | | Chief Operations Officer | | SR Technics |
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André Wall has been appointed Chief Operations Officer (COO) of SR Technics. He will assume this role on May 15 and will also become a member of SR Technics Group Executive Board. The newly-formed Operations Division will be home to all operating units within the SR Technics Group.
André Wall is an experienced aviation industry executive with a long track record of international success. He joins SR Technics from Jet Aviation in Zurich, where for the last two years he has been serving as Chief Operating Officer with responsibility for the company’s operational management in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Prior to this he served for three years as President & CEO of MTU Maintenance in Berlin- Brandenburg.
A 44-year-old German national, André Wall has an engineering degree from Berlin’s University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule für Technik). In 1993 he joined BMW Rolls- Royce Aero Engines (now known as Rolls-Royce Aero Engines), where he held a range of executive functions in the customer, logistics, production engineering and quality assurance fields. He then moved to car manufacturer Toyota, where he served as General Manager Purchasing & Production for three years.
“I am delighted that in welcoming André Wall we are gaining a proven industry executive to our management team,” says CEO Bernd Kessler. “With his aviation sector experience and extensive management skills, André will be an invaluable support to us in implementing our corporate strategy and developing SR Technics into a leading global MRO provider.” | | Date parution : 12/05/2009 | | catégorie : Nominations | | Modifier votre profil | |
| | WALTERS Steve | | Président | | Middle River Aircraft Systems/Aircelle |
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GE et SAFRAN ont annoncé la nomination de Steve Walters au poste de président de leur joint venture Middle River Aircraft Systems/Aircelle qui, dans le cadre d’une coopération, développera, produira et assurera le support client des nacelles destinées à de futures applications des moteurs de CFM International.
Steve Walters sera basé aux USA à Cincinnati, dans l’Ohio, au siège de cette joint venture qui sera gérée sur une base 50/50 par Middle River Aircraft Systems, filiale de GE, et Aircelle, filiale de SAFRAN.
« Cette joint venture arrive au bon moment car les compagnies sont aujourd’hui à la recherche de solutions plus efficaces et plus respectueuses de l’environnement pour la prochaine génération d’avions», a déclaré Steve Walters. « D’excellentes synergies entre Aircelle et Middle River Aircraft Systems existent et nous travaillons sur des programmes qui amélioreront les performances des avions tout en réduisant le poids et les niveaux de bruit. »
Cette joint venture nacelles annoncée l’an dernier par GE et SAFRAN concerne les nacelles complètes et leurs sous-systèmes. Elle offre des solutions hautement compétitives et innovantes reposant sur l’expertise et les ressources d’Aircelle et de Middle River Aircraft Systems.
Steve Walters a occupé différents postes techniques et de management pendant la majeure partie de sa carrière à GE, dont deux parmi les plus récents en tant que directeur Business Operations (opérations commerciales) pour le programme de moteurs CFM56 et responsable du service Qualité et Compliance de l’activité aubes pour GE Aviation. Il a étudié à l’université d’Etat de l’Ohio où il a obtenu son diplôme en ingénierie aérospatiale en 1989. | | Date parution : 25/06/2009 | | catégorie : Nominations | | Modifier votre profil | |
| | WATSON Pete | | VICE PRESIDENT FOR INDUSTRIAL GAS TURBINE ENGINE S | | CHROMALLOY |
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CHROMALLOY NAMES NEW VICE PRESIDENT FOR INDUSTRIAL GAS TURBINE ENGINE SALES
SAN ANTONIO, August 6, 2009 – Chromalloy announced today that Pete Watson has been named Vice President for Industrial Gas Turbine (IGT) and Aero Derivative Sales, a growth area for the global turbine engine service, repair and parts company.
“Pete is a seasoned sales and business executive in the power generation industry and will be instrumental in leading the growth for our global IGT sales and business,” said Armand Lauzon, Jr., President. ”He will lead the IGT business and sales strategy, with the goal of reaching new customers and markets around the world.”
Watson is responsible for new business development and sales in the IGT segment, which includes gas turbines that are the primary energy systems for electrical power plants, cogeneration plants, offshore oil and natural gas platforms, and commercial and military ships.
He brings more than 30 years of power generation industry experience to Chromalloy. Most recently he was Vice President at ProEnergy Services LLC, leading global operations and services, including overhaul and installation of aero derivative and heavy industrial turbines.
Earlier he was President at the Package Power Services Division of the Wood Group, including TransCanada Turbines, where he was responsible for sales, parts, services and depot support. He earlier worked at Stewart & Stevenson Services as a business and sales leader at U.S. and international locations.
Chromalloy is a supplier of advanced repairs and services for gas turbines used in land-based, aviation and marine applications. The company repairs, refurbishes and manufactures turbine engine components.
The company also designs and manufactures PMA (Parts Manufacturer Approval) replacement parts for aircraft engines that are FAA certified to meet or exceed the performance, reliability and durability specifications of original equipment manufacturer parts.
In support of land-based vehicles, Chromalloy employs identical engineering disciplines used to produce its FAA-certified parts.
Chromalloy serves commercial, military and industrial turbine engine operators worldwide and has operations in the U.S., Mexico, the U.K., Netherlands, Italy, Germany, France, the U.A.E., Israel, China, Singapore, Thailand, Japan and Australia.
More information is available at www.chromalloy.com. | | Date parution : 07/08/2009 | | catégorie : | | Modifier votre profil | |
| | WATT Andrew | | Manager of the Eurocontrol Environment Domain | | Eurocontrol |
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Carrière / Career:
Andrew Watt was appointed Manager of the Eurocontrol Environment Domain in April 2003. In this role, Andrew is responsible for ensuring that the Eurocontrol Agency strongly supports the Air Traffic Management (ATM) sector’s contribution to the long-term sustainability of the air transport industry. The scope of work covers ATM environmental initiatives related to airports and the pan-European airspace network, how best to manage environmental issues within ATM, support to policy making, support to R&D and to SESAR.
Prior to this appointment, Andrew was personal adviser to the Director Safety, Airspace, Airports and Information Services. Before moving to Brussels in September 2000, Andrew worked for over ten years at the Eurocontrol Experimental Centre near Paris, where he managed its Satellite Navigation Centre of Expertise.
Andrew has previously worked for the European Space Agency, Ferranti (now Selex Systems) and Jeppesen in the fields of Earth observation, aircraft navigation and flight technology research.
He has undergraduate and graduate degrees from Glasgow and Cranfield Universities respectively. | | Date parution : 07/12/2006 | | catégorie : | | Modifier votre profil | |
| | WAYTON Kathleen | | New Vice President Strategy & Change Leadership | | Southwest Airlines |
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Southwest Airlines recently appointed Kathleen Wayton as Vice President Strategy and Change Leadership. In her new position, Wayton will be responsible for providing executive leadership and direction for the Company's Strategy, Change Leadership, and Portfolio Management Teams.
"Kathleen's love for developing People, drive for results, her work ethic, and knack for boiling the complex down into the real "to-dos" has made her the perfect Leader for this group," said Bob Jordan, Executive Vice President Strategy and Planning. "Having worked closely with Kathleen over the last year as she built our Teams, I know that she will be great in her new Leadership role."
Wayton will lead the continued development and implementation of the Company's strategic plan. Additionally, she will drive companywide change and improvement projects; oversee the management of the Company's portfolio of investment opportunities; provide project management support; and support the development of the tools and processes to govern and manage strategy and project execution.
Wayton joined Southwest in 2004 as a Director in Technology, leading our Enterprise Data Team. She was then promoted to Senior Director over the Rapid Rewards and southwest.com Teams in Technology. Last April, she moved to the Strategic Planning Department as Senior Director.
"I look forward to continuing to work alongside the best Employees in the industry to provide strategic direction for Southwest Airlines," Wayton said. "This is one of the most exciting times in Southwest's history, and I'm honored to be a part of it."
Kathleen grew up in Odessa, Texas, and graduated from the University of North Texas with a BA in Marketing. | | Date parution : 26/08/2008 | | catégorie : Nominations | | Modifier votre profil | |
| | WEBER Gerald 57 ans | | Head of Operations and Member of the Airbus | | Airbus |
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Gerald Weber (57) has been appointed Head of Operations and Member of the Airbus Executive Committee as of 2nd April. Mr Weber was until recently Head of Truck Product Creation and Member of the Board “Commercial Vehicles” at DaimlerChrysler AG and has held senior positions at A.T. Kearney and Volkswagen AG.
Gerald will succeed Karl-Heinz Hartmann who continues in his role until the 2nd April.
“I would like to thank Karl-Heinz Hartmann for his dedication and commitment as Head of Operations in which role he has successfully contributed to the impressive single-aisle and long-range ramp up and to the A350 launch. The New Airbus requires a review of Operations while benchmarking other leading industries. Gerald Weber is the ideal person to put this into motion and has the full support of the EADS and Airbus management”, Airbus President and CEO, Louis Gallois said on the occasion of the appointment.
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| | WEDER Daniel 50 ans | | CEO | | skyguide |
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Daniel Weder appointed as new CEO of skyguide
The Board of Directors of skyguide has appointed Daniel Weder (50) the new Chairman of the Swiss air navigation service provider. Daniel Weder is currently Managing Director at Swiss International Air Lines and is responsible for
airport services and operation steering. He will begin his new position at the headquarter in Geneva on October 1, 2007. The interim CEO, Francis Schubert, will take up a new position as deputy CEO at the same time. | | Date parution : 21/06/2007 | | catégorie : Nominations | | Modifier votre profil | |
| | WEISS Heinrich | | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer SMS GmbH | | Bombardier |
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Chairman and Chief Executive Officer SMS GmbH
Heinrich Weiss is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SMS GmbH, an international group active in plant construction and mechanical engineering related to the processing of steel, non-ferrous metals and plastics. He is also a member of the Supervisory Boards of Commerzbank AG, Deutsche Bahn AG, HOCHTIEF AG, Thyssen-Bornemisza Group and Voith AG. He is Chairman of the Foreign Trade Advisory Council to the German Secretary of Economics and Labour, a member of the Board of the Asia Pacific Committee of German Business as well as a member of the Board of the East-West Trade Committee.
Source : Bombardier | | Date parution : 24/03/2006 | | catégorie : | | Modifier votre profil | |
| | WELTERLIN Ray | | Vice President Operations | | Buehler Motor, Inc. |
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Ray Welterlin is elevated to Vice President Operations. In this role Mr. Welterlin is responsible for all of BMI's North American operations and is located at the Buehler Motor de Mexico plant in Chihuahua, Mexico. He will continue in his role as plant manager, Chihuahua Plant, in addition to his new responsibilities.
Mr. Welterlin started with BMI in July, 1982 as design engineer. His previous assignments include Engineering Manager in Cary, NC. He also worked as Business Unit Manager for motors and gearmotors. He began his current assignment as Chihuahua Plant Manager in March, 2004. Mr. Welterlin is a graduate of the University of Nancy in France with a master degree in electrical engineering. | | Date parution : 18/01/2008 | | catégorie : Nominations | | Modifier votre profil | |
| | WENSINGER Jeremy | | President, CDES | | Cobham plc |
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Cobham plc ('Cobham') is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeremy Wensinger to the position of President, Cobham Defence Electronic Systems Division (CDES), reporting directly to Chief Operating Officer Andy Stevens, with effect from 15 September 2008.
Jeremy has over 20 years Industry experience and until recently was Group President Government Communication Systems, Harris Corporation.
This appointment enables Dave Gaggin to move to his new role as Executive Vice President Technology and Business Development, as previously announced. With immediate effect Dave Gaggin's current organisation and staff will report to Jeremy. Additionally, and at the earliest practical opportunity, Jeremy will bring the existing CDES organisation together with the Antennas and SPARTA Strategic Business Units to create the Cobham Defence Systems Division with combined revenues of $1.4bn and more than 5,000 employees.
Allan Cook, Cobham Chief Executive said:
"I am delighted to welcome Jeremy to the Cobham Executive team. He brings to the Company excellent business experience and capability which will continue to build on our position in the fast growing market of defence electronics. This appointment enables Dave Gaggin to move to the position of Executive Vice President Technology and Business Development." | | Date parution : 11/09/2008 | | catégorie : Nominations | | Modifier votre profil | |
| | WESTENBERGER Andreas 49 ans | | Responsable Avant Projets | | Airbus Deutschland |
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Carrière / Career:
In 2002 I entered Airbus future projects section as a replacement of Dr. Klug, who was leading the Cryoplane project. Since then I have worked on concepts related to alternative fuels and alternative energy generation.
Previously I spent 11 years at Airbus office of airworthiness, 7 of which I spent in Toulouse representing the German part of this organization.
Before this I was working at different companies in the automobile and the aeronautical branch.
I was trained as an engineer in the Institute for Aeronautics and Propulsion.
Back up info:
• Born in 57 in Frankfurt.
• Apprenticeship as Mechanic and Welder at Messer Griesheim in 78.
• Back to school.
• Graduate as Engineer in 85 at the FH AC Institute for Aeronautics and Propulsion.
• First Job as Designer of Competition Cars – Aerodynamics and Structure including Production (F1 &
GTP – first GTP car made completely of CRP). 1 of three engineers.
• Second Job – Wind tunnel Layout – Layout of Solar Powered Competition Car. No Success!
• Then Design and later Certification of Dornier Seastar. With Success!
• Change to auto supplier for the automobile industry as product manager for invisible acoustical parts.
• Finally coming to Airbus having various positions within the office of airworthiness in Toulouse.
• Then to Airbus Hamburg to lead the office of airworthiness in Hamburg.
• Left Certification in 2002 in order to manage the technology project “Cryoplane” and alternative fuels. | | Date parution : 07/12/2006 | | catégorie : Autre | | Modifier votre profil | |
| | WHELAN John | | HR Director, Military Air Solutions | | BAE Systems. |
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John Whelan has been appointed as HR Director of the Military Air Solutions (MAS) business of BAE Systems.
Based at Warton, Lancashire, John joins the Board of MAS to develop and implement the people and organisation aspects of the business’s transformation to meet the challenges set by the UK Government’s Defence Industrial Strategy.
John has over 20 years experience in a range of engineering and aerospace companies, joining Matra-Marconi Space (Astrium) in 1994, which became part of BAE Systems at the end of 1999.
He joined BAE Systems’ Head Office in 2001 as Human Resources Director – Resourcing and Development and later HR Director, Organisation Development and Learning. In this role his focus was on the senior leadership development and talent management.
Commenting on his appointment, John said “I am delighted to take on this role at a time when the business is preparing for significant change and look forward to working with colleagues at all levels to add real value to our business performance.” | | Date parution : 15/10/2007 | | catégorie : Nominations | | Modifier votre profil | |
| | WHITE Scott D. | | Vice President of Intelligence | | Northrop Grumman |
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Northrop Grumman Corporation has named Scott D. White vice president for Intelligence. White reports to Larry Lanzillotta, vice president of Customer Relations, and is based in the company's Washington office in Arlington.
In his new position, White has executive responsibility for leading company engagement with the many agencies of the U.S. intelligence community. He is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective customer contact, relations and a full understanding of customer requirements.
White recently retired from the CIA after 30 years of service. He held a variety of executive management positions, most recently as the Associate Deputy Director of the CIA. In that role, he directed strategic and tactical operations, working in conjunction with the Director and Deputy Director of the CIA.
Previously, White served as the Director of Support, managing and directing the multifunctional mission support elements of the CIA, and as the Associate Deputy Director of Analysis at the CIA, helping to lead all source analysis activities supporting top policymakers in the White House and Congress.
White also served at the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency where he led both the Source Management and Operation and the Analysis and Production Directorates.
White earned a bachelor's of science degree from the U.S. Naval Academy and served as an officer on nuclear-powered submarines. He retired as a captain the U.S. Naval Reserves in 2004. He has also completed a Congressional Fellowship with the American Political Science Association. | | Date parution : 14/06/2010 | | catégorie : Nominations | | Modifier votre profil | |
| | WHITEHURST Jim 38 ans | | Chief Operating Officer | | Delta Air Lines |
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Jim Whitehurst, 38, is Chief Operating Officer. He is responsible for Operations, Sales and Customer Service, Network and Revenue Management, Marketing, and Corporate Strategy.
Whitehurst previously served as Senior Vice President and Chief Network and Planning Officer. Prior to joining Delta in 2002, Whitehurst served as Vice President and Director of The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and held various leadership roles in their Chicago, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Atlanta offices.
A native of Columbus, Ga., Whitehurst graduated from Rice University in Houston, Texas, with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Economics. He also attended Friedrich-Alexander University in Erlangen, Germany, holds a general course degree from the London School of Economics and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
| | Date parution : 02/05/2007 | | catégorie : Autre | | Modifier votre profil | |
 | | WHITTON Katherine 41 ans | | as general manager marketing communications | | British Airways |
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Whitton will be responsible for developing the airline's global marketing communications strategy and delivery of its marketing activity in the UK and Ireland. The role reports to Tiffany Hall, head of marketing and distribution.
Katherine Whitton brings to British Airways more than 18 years of marketing and integrated communications experience in both agency and in-house roles.
She began her career with a UK subsidiary of Transamerica, specialising in financial services before moving into agency, working for Publicis Financial (formerly City Financial Marketing) and Rapier. Katherine has worked on various financial services accounts as well as managing Eurostar and Virgin Atlantic accounts.
Katherine joined American Express in 1999 where she has held several marketing roles with responsibilities that included membership rewards loyalty programme, advertising, brand management, communications brand and cardmember communications and card partnerships and product management.
Her work has seen her drive significant results and lead innovative changes during her time at American Express. Some of her most recent achievements include the launch of the RED Card (winner of Marketing Campaign of the Year at the 2007 credit card awards), Nectar Credit Card and redefining the UK consumer card product line strategy.
Katherine Whitton replaces Jayne O'Brien who left British Airways in March 2007 after 18 years to join Regus as chief marketing officer. | | Date parution : 07/05/2007 | | catégorie : Nominations | | Modifier votre profil | |
| | WICKI Toni J. | | CEO / PDG | | RUAG Aerospace Defence Technology |
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Nationality: Swiss
Born: 1944
Education: Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Federal Institute of Technology)
Career: Engineering industry, head of armaments
Executive duties: CEO
Previous executive duties: Various positions at BBC, Head of Special Technology at Leica
Other managerial and supervisory appointments: VR Zschokke Holding,(Vice chairman), Chairman of various RUAG subsidiaries,
Nitrochemie (RUAG holding),Board Member Resh AG (RUAG holding), Chairman, Member of the Board of Trustees of Eisenbibliothek Paradies (voluntary)
First appointment to the Board of Directors: 1999
Remaining term of office: Elected until the 2007 General Meeting
Specific role(s) on the Board of Directors: CEO
Source : RUAG Aerospace Defence Technology | | Date parution : 28/06/2006 | | catégorie : | | Modifier votre profil | |
| | WIGGER Dr. Burkard 49 ans | | Vice President Technical Department | | Austrian |
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Dr. Burkard Wigger (49) will take over as Vice President of Austrian Technical Department as of 1 September 2008. In his new function, Dr. Wigger will assume overall responsibility for the Technical Department of Austrian Airlines AG, which maintains the aircraft belonging to the Austrian Airlines Group itself in addition to numerous aircraft of national and international airline clients from its location at Vienna Airport.
Dr. Burkard Wigger joins us from German leisure airline Condor, where he has been advancing the development of a new, Frankfurt-based aircraft maintenance operation since the middle of last year. Following the successful conclusion of the project, he handed over the technical division to be managed by newly-founded Condor Technik GmbH. Before this, he was responsible for flight and technical operations as one of the two managing directors of Condor Berlin GmbH.
After graduating from the University of Kaiserslautern as an electrical engineer, Burkard Wigger received his doctorate in 1988 from the Institute for High Frequency Technology of the University of the German Federal Armed Forces in Hamburg.
The native of the Rhineland began his career with Lufthansa Technik in Hamburg, before switching to Frankfurt in 1993, where he held a number of positions in aircraft maintenance and flight operations at Lufthansa. | | Date parution : 27/06/2008 | | catégorie : Nominations | | Modifier votre profil | |
| | WILHELM Harald | | Chief Financial Officer | | Airbus |
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Harald Wilhelm has been appointed Chief Financial Officer with immediate effect, replacing Hans-Peter Ring, who will remain Chief Financial Officer of the EADS group.
Until now, Harald Wilhelm was Chief Controlling Officer and deputy to the Chief Financial Officer as from January 2007.
Prior to this, he was Senior Vice President, Airbus Financial Control, a position he held since 2003. Harald Wilhelm joined Airbus in 2000 as Senior Vice President, Accounting, Tax and Financial Services.
Before joining Airbus, Harald Wilhelm was Vice President M&A (mergers and acquisitions) at DaimlerChrysler-Aerospace from 1998, where he worked on projects including the integration of Airbus as a single company. He was also Senior Manager M&A at Daimler-Benz Aerospace from 1995 and Manager M&A for the company between 1992 and 1993.
Born in April 1966 in Munich, Harald Wilhelm has a degree in business studies from Ludwig Maximilians University in Munich. | | Date parution : 05/02/2008 | | catégorie : | | Modifier votre profil | |
| | Williams Keith 49 ans | | chief financial officer | | British Airways |
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British Airways announces that its group treasurer and head of taxation, Keith Williams, will succeed John Rishton as chief financial officer on 1 January, 2006 following the resignation of the latter with effect from 31 December to join Amsterdam based retailer, Ahold.
Keith Williams, 49, is a chartered accountant and joined British Airways as head of taxation 1998.
He added the role of group treasurer in 2001 and was responsible for managing the reduction of the airline's debt and financing following the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the United States.
Prior to joining British Airways Keith held the position of head of tax at Reckitt and Colman. Between 1991-1996 Keith was based in Paris as treasurer for Apple Computer Europe.
Martin Broughton, the airline's chairman said: "Keith played a critical part in restoring the company's balance sheet and returning it to a position of financial health. He has a great knowledge of the company and has the personality needed for the role."
Willie Walsh, chief executive designate, said: "I am very sorry to see John go but delighted to welcome Keith to the leadership team. He has an excellent reputation inside and outside British Airways. I've worked closely with Keith in the last five months and I look forward to working with him closely in the years ahead."
Source: British Airways | | Date parution : 26/09/2005 | | catégorie : Nominations | | Modifier votre profil | |
| | Williams Tom | | Executive Vice President Programmes | | Airbus |
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Tom Williams was appointed Executive Vice President Programmes in July 2005, after having been Executive Vice President Procurement since February 2004. As such, he is in charge of ensuring the profitability of both the civil and military programmes he is in charge of, of leading the product policy and the development of new products, as well as ensuring proper delivery to the customers. Mr Williams is also a member of the Airbus Executive Committee.
After completing an apprenticeship with Rolls-Royce Aero Engines in 1972, Tom Williams went on to carry out increasingly senior roles in a number of UK manufacturing companies.
In 1992 he was appointed Operations Manager for Cummins Engines, looking after all manufacturing at the company’s 1,200-strong Scottish factory.
At the start of 1995 he became Manufacturing and Business Group Director for the Sensors activity of Pilkington Optronics – a joint venture with Thomson CSF of France. Focusing initially on the introduction of ‘lean manufacturing’ techniques, he also became involved in integrating Thorn EMI Electro Optics into the business.
Mr Williams joined British Aerospace (now merged with Marconi Electronic Systems to form BAE Systems) in 1997 as Site Director and General Manager at the Prestwick site of the company’s Aerostructures division. Two years later he was appointed Operations Director – Internal Supply, within the company’s Military Aircraft and Aerostructures Division, then Eurofighter Operations Di-rector with responsibilities that included manufacturing and other business functions at the Warton and Salmesbury sites of BAE Systems.
In November 2000, Tom Williams became Managing Director and General Manager of Airbus UK, a position he held until he became Airbus’ Executive Vice President Procurement in 2004.
Tom Williams was born in 1952 in Glasgow. During his apprenticeship he gained an HNC in Production Engineering and in 1988 an MBA from Glasgow University. Married with one daughter, Tom is a keen football supporter and occasional golfer.
Source : Airbus | | Date parution : 23/03/2006 | | catégorie : | | Modifier votre profil | |
| | WILLIAMS Dafydd (Dave) Rhys | | ASTRONAUT, Canadian Space Agency | | CSA |
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Dafydd (Dave) Rhys Williams (M.D.)
ASTRONAUT, Canadian Space Agency
PERSONAL DATA: Born May 16, 1954, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Dave Williams is married and has two children. He enjoys flying, scuba diving, hiking, sailing, kayaking, canoeing, downhill and cross-country skiing.
EDUCATION: Attended high school in Beaconsfield, Quebec. Graduated from McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, with a Bachelor of Science, Major in Biology (1976). Obtained a Master of Science from the Physiology Department, a Doctorate of Medicine and a Master of Surgery from the Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, (1983). Completed a residency in Family Practice in the Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, (1985). Obtained a fellowship in emergency medicine from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, following completion of a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Toronto (1988). He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons and the College of Family Physicians of Canada.
AFFILIATIONS: Member of the College of Physicians of Ontario, the Ontario Medical Association, the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians, the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Society and the Aerospace Medical Association. Past affiliations include the Society for Neuroscience, the New York Academy of Science and the Montreal Physiological Society.
SPECIAL HONORS: Awarded the Commonwealth Certificate of Thanks (1973) and the Commonwealth Recognition Award (1975) for his contribution to the Royal Life Saving Society of Canada. Academic awards include the A.S. Hill Bursary, McGill University (1980); Walter Hoare Bursary, McGill University (1981); J.W. McConnell Award, McGill University (1981-1983). Faculty Scholar (1982) and University Scholar (1983), Faculty of Medicine, McGill University. Psychiatry Prize, Wood Gold Medal, and Dean's Honour List - Physiology Department, McGill University, for postgraduate research (1983). Second prize (1986, 1987, 1988) for participation in the University of Toronto Emergency Medicine Research Papers Program. NASA Spaceflight Medal (1998); Melbourne W. Boynton Award, American Astronautical Society (1999); Ramon y Cajal Institute of Neurobiology, Spanish Council for Scientific Research (CSIC) Bronze Medal for contribution to neuroscience during Mission STS-90 (1999); Rotary National Award for Space Achievement (2000); NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal (2002); Patron of the International Life Saving Federation (2002); Spokesperson for the Life Saving Society Canada and Honorary Ambassador of the SmartRisk Foundation; NASA JSC Space and Life Sciences Directorate Special Professional Achievement Award (2003) for the implementation of the Automatic External Defibrillator Program that has saved several lives at the NASA Johnson Space Center; Honorary Doctor of Laws, University of Saskatchewan (2004); appointed to the Canadian Commission for Antarctic Research; astronaut representative to the CSA Operational Space Medicine Advisory Panel.
EXPERIENCE: Dave Williams pursued postgraduate studies in advanced invertebrate physiology at the Friday Harbour Laboratories at the University of Washington, Seattle, but his interests shifted to vertebrate neurophysiology when, for his Master's thesis, he became involved in basic science research on how adrenal steroid hormones modify the regulation of sleep-wake cycles. While working in the Neurophysiological Laboratories at the Allan Memorial Institute for Psychiatry, Williams assisted in clinical studies of slow wave potentials within the central nervous system.
His clinical research in emergency medicine has included studies evaluating the initial training and skill retention of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills, patient survival from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, the early identification of trauma patients at high risk, and the efficacy of tetanus immunization in the elderly.
In 1988 Williams became an emergency physician with the Department of Emergency Services at Sunnybrook Health Science Centre, while also lecturing with the Department of Surgery at the University of Toronto. He served as a member of the Air Ambulance Utilization Committee with the Ministry of Health in Ontario, both as an academic emergency physician and later as a representative of community emergency physicians. In addition, he has trained basic ambulance attendants, paramedics, nurses, residents, and practising physicians in cardiac and trauma resuscitation with both the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation and the American College of Surgeons.
From 1989 to 1990 Williams served as an emergency physician with the Emergency Associates of Kitchener, Waterloo and as the medical director of the Westmount Urgent Care Clinic. In 1990, he returned to Sunnybrook as medical director of the Advanced Cardiac Life Support Program and also as the coordinator of postgraduate training in emergency medicine. Subsequently, Williams became the director of the Department of Emergency Services at Sunnybrook Health Science Centre and assistant professor of Surgery at the University of Toronto. He is currently an adjunct professor of Surgery at the University of Toronto and McGill University.
In June 1992 the Canadian Space Agency selected Williams as one of four successful candidates from a field of 5330 applicants to begin astronaut training. He completed basic training, and in May 1993, was appointed manager of the Missions and Space Medicine Group within the Canadian Astronaut Program. His assignments included supervising the implementation of operational space medicine activities for the Canadian Astronaut Program Space Unit Life Simulation (CAPSULS) Project. During this seven-day simulated space mission, which was conducted at the Defence R&D Canada - Toronto (Formerly DCIEM), Williams was the principal investigator of a study to evaluate the initial training and retention of resuscitation skills by non-medical astronauts. He was also one of the crew members and the crew medical officer.
In January 1995 Williams was selected to join the international class of NASA mission specialist astronaut candidates. He reported to the Johnson Space Center (JSC) in March 1995 for a year of training and evaluation. Following his successful completion of this training in May 1996, he was assigned to the Payloads and Habitability Branch of the NASA Astronaut Office. As a representative of the Office, he participated in the JSC Institutional Review Board and Science Merit Review Committee, the Independent Advisory Team for the International Space Station Crew Health Care System (CHeCs), the JSC Radiation Constraints Panel and was involved in the development of the Human Research Facility.
In April 1998 Dave Williams participated in STS-90 as Mission Specialist 3 aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. During the 16-day flight, called Neurolab, the seven-person crew served as both experiment subjects and operators for 26 individual life science experiments. These experiments, dedicated to the advancement of neuroscience research, focused on the effects of microgravity on the brain and the nervous system. Williams also functioned as the crew medical officer, the flight engineer during the ascent phase, and was trained to perform contingency spacewalks. Columbia orbited the Earth 256 times, covered over 10 million kilometers and spent over 381 hours in space.
From July 1998 until September 2002, Dave Williams held the position of Director of the Space and Life Sciences Directorate at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. With this appointment, he became the first non-American to hold a senior management position within NASA. He concurrently held a six month position as the first Deputy Associate Administrator for Crew Health and Safety in the Office of Spaceflight at NASA Headquarters in 2001.
In addition to these assignments, Dave Williams continued to take part in astronaut training to maintain and further develop his skills. In October 2001, he became an aquanaut through his participation in the joint NASA-NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) NEEMO 1 mission, a training exercise held in Aquarius, the world's only underwater research laboratory. During this seven-day exercise, Williams became the first Canadian to have lived and worked in space and in the ocean.
Dave Williams is currently training to participate in his second spaceflight, Mission STS-118 / 13A.1. During the 11-day mission to add a truss segment and relocate solar arrays on the International Space Station, Dave Williams will perform three spacewalks.
JANUARY 2006
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| | WILLIAMS Tom 54 ans | | Head of Procurement | | Airbus |
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As of 30th March, Tom Williams (54) is appointed acting Head of Procurement, together with his current Executive Vice President Programmes responsibilities.
Tom Williams will succeed Henri Courpron who leaves this role effective 30th March.
"Tom has an excellent track record of successfully delivering significant achievements across the business, including those in his role as the previous Head of Procurement. His expertise and leadership will add further momentum to the important steps ahead in the procurement area and in accompanying our suppliers towards a strong joint future", said Louis Gallois, "I would like to thank Henri for his 20 years of dedication and commitment, during which he successfully contributed to the global development of Airbus and Airbus North America."
| | Date parution : 28/03/2007 | | catégorie : | | Modifier votre profil | |
| | WILLINGHAM Peggy | | Managing Director of Strategy Management | | Alaska Air Group |
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Peggy Willingham has been promoted to Managing Director of Strategy Management for Alaska Air Group. She will work with the company's Executive Committee and other officers to oversee execution of corporate strategy and key initiatives. Willingham, who joined Alaska Airlines in 1990 as a risk management specialist, formerly served as director of ground safety and environmental affairs, director of the company's Project Management Office and director of strategic planning. | | Date parution : 07/04/2008 | | catégorie : Nominations | | Modifier votre profil | |
| | WILSON Eric | | Vice President of Human Resources | | Crane Aerospace & Electronics |
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Crane Aerospace & Electronics, a segment of Crane Co. has announced the appointment of Eric Wilson as Vice President of Human Resources for the Aerospace Group, based in its Burbank, California location. Wilson will also be responsible for the human resource organizations in Crane’s Elyria, Ohio and Lynnwood, Wash. locations.
Wilson is transferring to Crane Aerospace & Electronics from the Crane Composites business segment where he has been Vice President, Human Resources since 2007. Prior to joining Crane, he began his career with United Parcel Service and has held increasingly progressive positions at Graphcom, Inc., General Signal Corporation, FedEx and the Penske Truck Leasing division of GE.
Wilson has broad Human Resources experience, including the areas of staffing, compliance, employee relations and compensation. He received his bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management at Shippensburg University and his master’s degree in Human Resources Administration from Temple University. | | Date parution : 25/02/2010 | | catégorie : Nominations | | Modifier votre profil | |
| | WINGHAM Duncan | | Lead Investigator | | CryoSat |
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Duncan Wingham, a British national, is Professor of Climate Physics at University College London (UCL) where he is Head of the Department of Earth Sciences. He was the first Director of the Centre for Polar Observation and Modelling (CPOM) of the UK National Environmental Council (NERC). He is also Chairman of NERC Science, Innovation and Strategy Board (SISB).
Prof. Wingham was educated at Leeds and Bath Universities, UK, where he gained his BSc and PhD in Physics. His particular expertise is in studying the flow and mass exchange of Earth’s ice sheets through the use of ultra-precise measurements from Earth observation satellites. | | Date parution : 17/02/2010 | | catégorie : Autre | | Modifier votre profil | |
| | WINN Albert L. | | Vice President, Apache Programs | | Boeing |
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Rotorcraft Systems
Biography
Albert L. (Al) Winn is vice president of Apache Programs for The Boeing Company in Mesa, Ariz., home of the AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopter and a variety of military support programs. The operation is part of Boeing’s Rotorcraft Systems within the Integrated Defense Systems organization.
As the Apache program manager, he leads the company’s global efforts to produce and sell the world’s most advanced multi-role combat helicopter to a growing number of customers around the world.
Winn, who joined the company in 1984, was named to his current position in 2001. Prior to that he was general manager, Rotorcraft Engineering (2000); vice president, Mesa engineering (1997); vice president, Production, Engineering and Operations (1996); vice president, Integrated Product Definition (1994); vice president, Engineering (1992); director, Apache Longbow Engineering (1991); and manager LHX Technology, Flight Technology, Advanced Configuration Design, and AH-64 Product Definition (1984-1991).
Before joining the company, Winn held several engineering and executive positions within the U.S. Army Aviation Research and Development Command and the U.S. Army Aviation Systems Command. He was responsible for engineering support of
integration, design, and airworthiness qualification during the aircraft development cycle of major Army helicopter systems, including the AH-64 Apache and the UH-60 Blackhawk. He was part of the team that started the JVX, now called V-22 Osprey. He also co-authored the first U.S. Army Aviation Modernization Plan.
He received his bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering from California Polytechnic State University in 1968, a master’s degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Southern California in 1974, and a master’s degree in business administration from The New York Institute of Technology in 2005.
Winn is a member of the American Helicopter Society, the Association of United States Army, and the Army Aviation Association of America. He is the recipient of the Army Aviation Turk Award, and the Technical Director’s award for flight test excellence, the Department of Defense Meritorious Service medal, the McDonnell Douglas President’s Award, American Helicopter Society Fellow, the United States Government Hammer Award, and the Army Aviation Association of America Order of St. Michael.
In his service to the community and involvement with professional associations, Winn is affiliated as an advisor to the Department of Engineering at the two leading state universities – University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University. He is chair of the Arizona Aerospace and Defense Cluster, and board member of the Arizona Technology Council. He is also a member of the Board of Directors for the Arizona Business and Education Coalition.
| | Date parution : 23/07/2008 | | catégorie : | | Modifier votre profil | |
| | WINSHIP Scott | | VP and program manager for IS sector's US N-UCAS | | Northrop Grumman Corporation |
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Northrop Grumman Corporation has appointed Scott Winship to the position of vice president and program manager for its Integrated Systems (IS) sector's U.S. Navy Unmanned Combat Air System (N-UCAS).
"This appointment reflects the critical importance of the current UCAS Carrier Demonstration (UCAS-D) contract and the tremendous growth opportunities associated with the broader N-UCAS acquisition program," said Gene Fraser, vice president and deputy of Northrop Grumman Integrated Systems Western Region and Unmanned Systems. "Scott Winship brings critical UCAS program management skills and technical expertise that will directly contribute to the success of the overall Navy UCAS program."
With a projected initial operational capability in 2025, Navy UCAS is envisioned as the strike fighter recapitalization platform for heavily defended and denied access targets in maritime, littoral and over-land environments. The UCAS-D program is the essential first step toward fielding an operational global persistent surveillance-attack system. The U.S. Navy is currently developing its acquisition strategy for a potential follow-on major defense acquisition program.
Winship has over 20 years of experience in the aerospace industry. He joined Northrop Grumman in 2002 as the RQ-8A Fire Scout program manager, leading the Fire Scout team to first flight before being appointed to the UCAS Program. Prior to joining Northrop Grumman, he worked on a series of critical programs at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works. Winship earned a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from San Diego State University. | | Date parution : 20/03/2008 | | catégorie : Nominations | | Modifier votre profil | |
| | WINTER Craig | | Director Customer Services | | Fokker Services |
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Fokker Services B.V. announces that it has appointed Craig Winter as Director Customer Services at Fokker Services, Inc. in Atlanta. He will be responsible for all Customer Services activities for Fokker’s customers in North, Central and South America, and will be overseeing the Customer Services department operating out of Atlanta. Craig Winter comes from Delta TechOps, a division of Delta Air Lines and the largest airline MRO in North America. In his last role he was Program Manager and Senior Principle Engineer for the Alaska Airlines account, responsible for nose-to-tail support services.
| | Date parution : 07/05/2010 | | catégorie : Nominations | | Modifier votre profil | |
| | WINTERTON Joyce L. | | New Education Assistant Administrator | | NASA |
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NASA Selects New Education Assistant Administrator
NASA Deputy Administrator Shana Dale announced Wednesday the selection of Joyce L. Winterton as the agency's new assistant administrator for education, effective Oct. 16. She succeeds John M. Hairston, Jr., who has served in an acting capacity since June.
Before joining NASA, Winterton was director of national education programs for USA Today, the nation's largest circulated newspaper. She has also directed a number of highly visible and successful education initiatives during the past three decades.
"I look forward to Joyce's contribution to our education programs. She has devoted her career to inspiring students as both an educator and an administrator committed to excellence and advancing knowledge," Dale said. "I want to thank John for agreeing to come to headquarters and serve as acting AA. His outstanding stewardship during this period of transition for our education office has been deeply appreciated."
Hairston will return to NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland as director of the external programs directorate.
Winterton will be responsible for the development and implementation of the agency's education information and outreach programs that strengthen student involvement and public awareness about NASA's scientific goals and missions.
"I look forward to joining NASA at this crucial time for the agency as it looks to inspire student interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics," Winterton said. "This is an exciting challenge, and I look forward to joining my new colleagues in pushing new frontiers."
She earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in Home Economics Education from Utah State University in Logan. In 1978, she completed her doctorate in Teacher Education and Administration at Colorado State University in Fort Collins.
Winterton is no stranger to Washington, serving as executive director for the National Council on Vocational Education in 1986 and deputy assistant secretary at the Department of Education in 1983. She has served on a number of national boards and advisory panels, and she created her own successful education and business consulting firm in 1991. | | Date parution : 13/10/2006 | | catégorie : | | Modifier votre profil | |
| | WISE Theresa | | senior vice president and chief information office | | Northwest Airlines |
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Theresa Wise, currently chief information officer, has been promoted to senior vice president and chief information officer, reporting directly to Steenland.
Theresa Wise was appointed vice president – information services in October 2001. She joined Northwest in 1993 and prior to her appointment as vice president – information services, was managing director – information services.
Wise graduated from St. Olaf College with a bachelor of arts degree in mathematics and chemistry. She holds a doctorate and a master of science degree in operations research and applied math from Cornell University. | | Date parution : 06/06/2007 | | catégorie : Nominations | | Modifier votre profil | |
| | WITHROW Mark | | General Manager of Bend facility | | Cessna Aircraft Company |
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Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. company, has named Mark Withrow to be general manager of its new Bend, Ore., facility, effective Feb. 4. Withrow will be based in Bend and report to Rod Holter, Cessna vice president, single-engine operations and general manager of Cessna’s Independence, Kan., facility.
Cessna acquired the Bend production facility in December and produces there the Cessna 350 and Cessna 400 high-performance, single-engine piston aircraft. Withrow will be charged with integrating the new facility into Cessna production processes, eventually expanding production to meet expected demand.
Withrow spent the past year as senior product director for Citation CJ production. He also spent 18 months as general manager of Cessna’s production facility in Mexico.
An Air Force veteran, Withrow joined Cessna in 1992 as an Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) mechanic and has held a number of positions with increasing responsibility in aircraft production. He holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, a private pilot’s license, and he is a certified Textron Six Sigma Black Belt.
A native of Melbourne, Fla., Withrow and his family will relocate to Bend. | | Date parution : 23/01/2008 | | catégorie : Nominations | | Modifier votre profil | |
| | WORLEY Ron | | Regional Sales Manager for Aeronautical Products | | Thrane & Thrane |
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Worley will have key responsibility for managing the AVIATOR product line within America's Eastern territory.
Worley joins Thrane & Thrane with a wealth of knowledge and understanding of the aviation industry, having gained 28 years experience working for major industry players in product support and program management as well as sales and business development.
Worley's extensive career also includes over 20 years of military flying as a USAF C-130 command pilot, retiring from the Texas Air National Guard in 2005.
Additionally, Worley is a qualified FAA Commercial Multi-Engine Instrument Pilot with SD-3, GIV and L-382 type ratings. | | Date parution : 13/07/2010 | | catégorie : Nominations | | Modifier votre profil | |
| | WOUTERS Brent | | Chief Executive Officer | | Cirrus |
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Brent Wouters was President and Chief Operating Officer, early February 2008. Wouters served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Cirrus since early 2002.
Wouters has a strong background of financial and aviation industry experience that will contribute to the ongoing growth of Cirrus Design. Prior to his tenure at Cirrus, Wouters served as an aircraft engineer, and spent four years developing and testing flight simulators for Delta Air Lines. He also played a key role as an information technology consultant assisting Lockheed Martin with proprietary inventory management software in their successful bid to build the F-22 military aircraft.
“I am excited to take on a position that will require my specialized abilities in a growing industry,” says Wouters. “I look forward to continuing Cirrus’ commitment to manufacturing the most innovative planes and expanding the scope of our product line.” | | Date parution : 19/12/2008 | | catégorie : Nominations | | Modifier votre profil | |
| | WRIGHT Peter | | Managing Director Components | | Smiths Aerospace |
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Dr. Peter Wright, born in 1950, is Managing Director of Smiths Aerospace - Components, a part of Smiths Aerospace.
Dr. Wright is based in Mountaintop, Pennsylvania, USA, and is responsible for a group of aerospace companies, serving the aircraft engines sector, located in North America, Europe and China with sales of some $600 million and 2400 employees.
After spending the early years of his career in ICI, Dunlop and Turner & Newall, Dr. Wright joined TI Group in 1981. In 1983 he moved to Pennsylvania, where he has remained ever since, holding various positions, including Managing Director of Dowty Aerospace, the position he held when TI Group and Smiths merged in December 2000. Dr. Wright is a passionate lean manufacturing advocate.
Dr. Wright’s qualifications include a Ph.D. in The Management of Innovation, a Diploma of the Institute of Marketing, and a B.S. in Industrial Chemistry. He was closely involved in the development of the Tru-Form ring rolling process which was awarded The Queen’s Award to Industry for Technological Innovation in 1991. Dr. Wright was elected as a Fellow of The Royal Aeronautical Society in 1998.
Dr. Wright has dual USA and UK citizenship. Married, he has two children, and his interests include shooting, skiing, golf and reading.
Source : Smiths Aerospace | | Date parution : 26/06/2006 | | catégorie : | | Modifier votre profil | |
| | WRIGHT Norrie | | Mission Project Manager | | ESA |
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Wright, a native of Canada, began working at ESA’s European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) in the Netherlands in 2001 and relocated to ESA’s Centre for Earth Observation (ESRIN) in Italy in 2003. He has been working with the SMOS mission since 2004.
Wright earned a degree in Engineering Physics at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver in 1987 and a Masters in Geophysics from the University of Toronto in 1989. Before joining ESA, he worked 11 years in industry in Canada and France, developing systems for Earth observation missions. | | Date parution : 12/11/2009 | | catégorie : Autre | | Modifier votre profil | |
| | WRIGHT, Sr Peter 90 ans | | Founder and Chairman Emeritus | | Keystone Helicopter |
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Peter Wright, Sr. - 1917-2007: WWII Flying Tiger and Helicopter Industry Pioneer
PHILADELPHIA, June 4
-- Peter Wright, Sr., founder and
Chairman Emeritus of Keystone Helicopter and a highly decorated combat airman from World War II's famed Flying Tigers, died on June 1, 2007 at age 90. Mr. Wright was a major figure in the development of the commercial helicopter industry. He founded Keystone Helicopter in 1953 in Philadelphia, and created the American Helicopter Museum and Education Center in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Peter Wright, Sr. was the recipient of the Lawrence D. Bell Memorial Award in 1987, given by the Helicopter Association International ("HAI") for excellence in management of vertical flight businesses. He was also inducted into the American Combat Airman Hall of Fame for his exemplary service in the Flying Tigers. He received the Lifetime Membership Award from HAI, and the Elder Statesman of Aviation Award from the National Aeronautics Association. McGraw-Hill's "Overhaul & Maintenance" Magazine honored Wright with its Lifetime Achievement Award.
Keystone Helicopter, the company that Wright founded, has grown in its colorful and successful 54 year history to become one of the largest rotorcraft technical services centers in the helicopter industry, and is
today owned by the Sikorsky Aircraft unit of United Technologies Corporation. The boardroom at the "Keystone Heliplex," the company's giant base in Coatesville PA, is dedicated to Mr. Wright and his family.
An officer of Keystone Helicopter said: "We offer a quiet, sad salute at the passing of a respected friend and cherished mentor."
Mr. Wright received many awards during his career including the Lifetime Membership Award from HAI, and the Elder Statesman of Aviation Award from the National Aeronautics Association. McGraw-Hill's "Overhaul & Maintenance" Magazine honored Wright with its Lifetime Achievement Award as well. In addition, he was inducted into the American Combat Airman Hall of Fame in Dayton, Ohio as a member of the Flying Tigers 2nd squadron.
A funeral service will be held at the Beaumont at Bryn Mawr, 601 N. Ithan Ave., Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania on Tuesday, June 5. HAI sends its deepest condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew him. His impact on the entire helicopter community will not be forgotten. | | Date parution : 05/06/2007 | | catégorie : Décès | | Modifier votre profil | |
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