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James has over 35 years’ leadership and business transformation experience in the Aerospace, Defense, and Industrial Technologies sectors. Those companies include Timken, A.M. Castle, Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing, and STC Material Solutions. He has led global multi-site differentiated global businesses, including eight years living abroad. Broadly diversified, transformative, leader proficient across a wide range of highly engineered technical manufacturing & service industries in large public and private equity companies. Skillful in accelerating enterprise value creation through platform strategy deployment, rapid commercial growth, sustained lean operational improvement, roll up acquisition integration, and proactive talent advancement. He has executed multiple platform growth strategies that have delivered abnormal investor returns.

Jack has 20 years of Aerospace & Defense Sector experience. He started his career at Pratt & Whitney in various operational roles which included being nominated for their coveted OLDP (operations leadership development program). He continued with increasingly progressive leadership roles working at Sikorsky Aircraft and United Technologies Corporation. He then transitioned to commercial roles providing a distinctive advantage in leveraging his extensive operations and engineering understanding. Jack has a BS in Industrial Engineering from Western New England University and MBA from Indiana University – Kelley School of Business.

Ken brings extensive experience in all aspects of financial matters including accounting, operations, FP&A, investor relations, contracting, and risk management with a proven track record of success across multiple industries. Specifically, he has worked in the Aerospace and Defense segment for over 10 years in large corporations as well as smaller private equity-owned companies. Those include Stanley Black & Decker’s Aerospace Engineered Products Division, formerly CAM, as well as Pratt & Whitney. Ken plays a critical role in driving strategic initiatives, such as optimizing operational performance, negotiating key contracts for long-term value, and implementing lean strategies to improve profitability.

Peter has over 35 years of experience in highly complex engineered components, combining deep manufacturing expertise with proven leadership to drive business success. He completed studies at London Southbank Technical College and began his career as an Apprentice Machinist at TRW UK, where he developed core skills in machining and gained a deep appreciation for material complexities. Peter spent a further five years in the high-pressure world of Formula One, working as a Cell Leader at Gemini Transmissions / BAR Racing. Peter then joined Rexnord Aerospace, where he spent 12 years progressing through several senior roles, including Projects Manager, Production Manager, and ultimately General Manager.

Dr. Theron has been working in advanced technologies for over 25 years, having completed a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering at Rutgers University. Her experience includes leading teams that have been focused on the processes, manufacturing, innovation, and advancement of highly engineered products to improve overall application performance. She has held senior leadership positions at Saint-Gobain, Ceradyne Thermo Materials, 3M, Imerys, STC and IDEX.

David brings over 32 years of senior operations and human resources experience across manufacturing and consumer products organizations. He spent 18 years with Newell Brands, beginning as a business unit manager before advancing into multi-site operational leadership roles and later transitioning into human resources and workforce planning leadership. His experience spans operations leadership, organizational change, employee engagement, and leadership development, with a focus on building accountable, high-performing teams that support long-term business growth.

Harpreet has nearly 30 years’ experience in large global multinational corporations as well as private equity with extensive experience in all aspects of commercial, operations, engineering, and continuous improvement with a proven record of success across multiple industries. He has worked in the Aerospace and Defense segment for over 20 years leading teams both in large corporations as well as smaller privately held companies with extensive P&L experience. Those companies included Abrasive Technology, Consolidated Aerospace, Quest Global, and Pratt & Whitney.