Northwest Aerospace News February | March Issue No. 13 | Page 98

CONFERENCE SPEAKERS RICHARD L. ABOULAFIA Vice President of Analysis / Teal Group Richard manages consulting projects in the commercial and military aircraft field and analyzes broader defense and aerospace trends. He advises numerous financial institutions on aerospace market conditions and has also advised numerous aerospace companies, including most prime and many second- and third-tier contractors in the US, Europe and Asia. BARBARA ANNIS CEO / Gender Intelligence Group Barbara is a world-renowned expert on gender, diversity and inclusive leadership, advocating the value and practice of this new type of leadership. Her insights and achievements have pioneered a transformational shift in mindsets for men and women across the globe on the importance of gender unity to organizational success. STATON APPLE North West Sales Manager / Capture 3D Staton relocated to Seattle in 2016 to assume responsibility for the WA office, and in turn develop the office, both in size and revenue generation, cementing Capture 3D’s presence in the Pacific Northwest. Staton formerly served in US Navy as Supervisor and Mechanical Engineer for steam catapult systems. ANDY BUCHAN President / Deep Blue Strategic Advisors Andy is the President of Deep Blue Strategic Advisers, a strategic consulting business with the goals of offering executive advisory services to aerospace and defense, pulling 20 years’ experience in the A&D industry in engineering development, program management, strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures and government relations. 98 98 NORTHWEST AEROSPACE NEWS NORTHWEST AEROSPACE NEWS EXPERTISE * EXPERTISE* is at the heart of everything we do. It’s why we consistently deliver solutions for the most challenging environments and why customers worldwide rely on our advanced technology, products and services. Meggitt expertise enhances lives and enables safe, cost-effective flight, power generation and defence solutions. We are Meggitt. www.meggitt.com PNAA ADVANCE / 2020