Access to the Defence Aviation Market

With Strategy, Structure and Experience


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Mission Briefing

Are you looking to enter the German defence market or expand your existing presence? Or are you an Start-Up on the verge to scale and grow your business?

Or do you envision a new project and looking for a operational and training concept?


I support companies in aviation, defence aviation, and Unmanned Aerial Systems/Counter UAS to develop there capabilities and portfolio with what truly matters: operational experience, strategic insight, and access.

From startups to mid-sized companies to international entrants – I support you achieving a strategic market entry, navigate procurement logic, and build relevant positioning.


In the 30+ years of my professional career I have worked Helicopters, Unmanned Aerial Systems as well as Fighter Jets for all kind of different companies. From Start-up to global players.

My assets for your business

Market Entry / Strategic Advisory

  • Target group analysis & positioning
  • Procurement strategy & regulatory structures
  • Market mechanisms & stakeholder landscape

Business Development & Scaling

  • Access to clients
  • Building sales structures & partnerships
  • Support for pilot projects & bid strategies
  • Business scaling

Technical-Operational Advisory

  • Operational alignment & tactical concepts
  • Crew concepts, training & operational models
  • Operational deployment & stakeholder interfaces

My background

Military

I served 20 years as an Officer in the military

Aviation

I spent 30+ years in the aviation sector

Management

I am looking at 20 years of management roles
  • 20 years as an active Navy Officer and military helicopter pilot in international deployments
  • 12 years as flight instructor for international aircrews
  • 9 years as project manager in the German defence procurement
  • 13 years as an active Reserve Navy Officer
  • 9 years as Executive at Airbus Helicopters and Airbus Defence and Space
  • 2+ years as CEO of an Airbus subsidiary specializing in MALE-UAS development and operations
  • 4+ years as advisor to defence-sector companies (startups, mid-sized, international)

Recent projects

Market entry & Business Development

Alpine Eagle GmbH

Alpine Eagle GmbH is a Defence Start-up specialized in Airborne Counter UAS-Systems.


www.alpineeagle.com

Buisness Development & Program Management

Sun Test Systems B.V.

Sun Test Systems B.V is a global player in the aviation sector specialized in ground support and test equipment for military aircraft.


www.suntestsystems.com

Business Development & Training Concepts

ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH

ESG is a global player in the defence and military aviation sector.


www.hensoldt.com

Program Management & Business Development

Top Aces Inc.

TopAces Inc. is a global player and the world leading company in fighter operations, blue force training and more.


www.topaces.com