CONFERENCE ENCE
SPEAKERS
DR . KEVIN MICHAELS
MANAGING DIRECTOR / AeroDynamic Advisory
Kevin is a globally recognized expert in the aerospace manufacturing and MRO sectors with 35 years of experience , including hundreds of consulting engagements for leading aviation and aerospace companies across the globe . AeroDynamic Advisory is a specialty consulting firm focused on the global aerospace and aviation industries .
MIKE MUELLER
PRESIDENT & CEO / Aerospace Industries Association of Canada
Mike Mueller was appointed President and CEO of the Aerospace Industries Association in May of 2021 , building on his five-year history with the association as Senior Vice-President . Prior to joining AIAC , Mike held senior positions within Employment and Social Development Canada , Public Safety Canada , Foreign Affairs and International Trade , and Canada ’ s Treasury Board .
VAGO MURADIAN
FOUNDER & EDITOR / Defense & Aerospace Report
For nearly 30 years , defense and aerospace leaders in both the public and private sectors have relied on Vago ’ s reporting and editorial opinions . Vago ’ s in-depth coverage and analysis of national and international security has made him a go-to authority on policy , strategy , innovation , and technology , as well as a trusted source for the news that matters most .
JON OSTROWER
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF / The Air Current
Jon Ostrower is Editor-in-chief of The Air Current . Prior to that , Ostrower served as Aviation Editor for CNN Worldwide , reporter for The Wall Street Journal covering Boeing , and editor of FlightBlogger focusing on aircraft development . He is an instructor at the University of Southern California ' s Aviation Safety and Security Program .
LEANN RIDGEWAY
VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER / Collins Aerospace
LeAnn Ridgeway is Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer for Collins Aerospace and a member of the Environmental , Social Governance ( ESG ) Board for Raytheon Technologies She has held various VPGM positions at Collins as ; Information Management Services , Integration Lead B / E Aerospace , Simulation and Training Solution as well as senior director of Engineering Services .
DENISE RYSER
MARKET DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR / Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition ( PNDC )
Denise leads PNDC ’ s efforts to support member businesses by developing growth opportunities in defense and security sales and building a connected supply chain . Her background in government relations , partner support , and business development make her a trusted advisor to the community . In addition , Denise supports the Pacific Northwest Mission Acceleration Center , PNDC ’ s Advocacy Committee , and has led delegations to international tradeshows .
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