
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.

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.

Business Development & Training Concepts
ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH
ESG is a global player in the defence and military aviation sector.

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.