Aerospace Wales Team
Rachael Blackburn
Rachael has an enviable list of contacts with the key players in the sector, with which she has built strong working relationships. Rachael also works closely with the other regional Aerospace forums, Welsh Government, UK Government and the Devolved Administrations.
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- Phone: 01656 655 210
- enquiries@aerospacewales.aero
John Whalley
John has 50 years’ experience in the aerospace, space and defence industries. As part of his current portfolio he has been Chief Executive of the Aerospace Wales Forum (an Industry Wales company) since its foundation in 2002.
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- Phone: 01656 655 210
- enquiries@aerospacewales.aero
Madeleine Pinder
Madeleine is a graduate of the University of the West of England, where she studied English and Journalism.
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- Phone: +44 (0)1745 606110
- madeleine@aerospacewales.aero
Dr Rosie Cane
Rosie joined Space Wales as Cluster Development Manager in January 2023. She has a PhD in Astrobiology from the University of Edinburgh, first-class degree in Astronomy from the University of South Wales and a keen interest in the development of skills in the UK space sector
Deborah Stewart
Debs joined the AWF team in November 2016 on a part-time basis and is responsible for the website, accounts and general administration.
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- Phone: 01656 655 210
- Email: debs@aerospacewales.aero
Aerospace Wales Ambassadors
Aerospace Wales Forum is supported by the following Aerospace Wales Ambassadors:
Ben Moore
We combine 50 years of technology heritage, a comprehensive product portfolio and expertise in design materials and process engineering to deliver innovative customer solutions that maximize technology capability and simplify manufacturing.
Carol Featherston
Carol holds a Chair in Lightweight Structures at Cardiff University School of Engineering where she has worked for over 20 years.
David Chapman, CCMP
David Chapman, CCMP, Director for Global MRO of Triumph’s Actuation Products and Services Division, having its UK head office in Deeside Wales
Dr Rukshan Navaratne
Rukshan obtained his PhD in Aerospace Engineering at Cranfield University and currently working as a Reader and Leading the Aerospace Propulsion Research at Cardiff University.
Gavin Crimmings
Gavin is the Head of Engineering, Technology and Quality for BAE Systems Munitions of Land (UK) based at the Glascoed site in South Wales, UK
Geraint Spearing
Various operational business units, along with the Corporate Support Services across the Defence Support Group, and latterly joined the Executive Board as Chief Operating Officer to June 2014 which included all UK operations and support areas
Helen Haines
Helen is Senior Business Development Manager for BAE Systems Land UK based at the Glascoed site in South Wales.
Helen Swift
Airbus’ Research, Technology & Innovation Portfolio across Airbus Commercial Aircraft, Defence and Space & Helicopters divisions.
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- Phone: +44 207 845 84 00
- Web@airbus.com
- Website
James Bennett
James joined AerFin in July 2016 as a senior member of the management team. He has a career spanning nearly 20 years in the aviation industry including senior commercial and sales and marketing positions within a leading engine consultancy services business, a rapidly growing aerospace and electronics parts manufacturer and Chromalloy, the worldwide manufacturing and repair services provider of gas turbine engine parts.
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- Phone: 44 (0) 2921 676299
- Website: www.aerfin.com
- Email: james.bennett@aerfin.com
Jason Davies
With 35 years in Aviation, his career to date has provided the opportunity to become familiar with the Business, Civil & Military Aerospace markets as an established Senior Manager within the aircraft maintenance, production, repair and modification business sectors.
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- Phone: +44 (0) 1925 710694
- info@aerocareinternational.aero
- Website
Kimberley Coldwell
Kimberley joined Tritech Group's Quality Assurance team in 2013, where auditing, implementing Management System Models and aiding the deployment of Supplier Gold Programmes were part of her role.
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- Phone: +44(0)1978 663859
- Website: www.tritechgroup.co.uk
- Email: kimberley.coldwell@tritechgroup.co.uk
Mark Hughes
Mark Hughes was previously a senior Airbus Executive who co-founded Agile Business Solutions in 2007. Agile provide a range of services (such as strategic business planning, supply chain development and leadership development) to the Advanced Engineering sector and are a strategic service provider to the SC21 Competitiveness and Growth programme.
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- Phone: 44 (0) 1772 336994
- Website: www.redthorn.com
- Email: mhughes@redthorn.com
Martin Evans
Martin has 30+ years of experience working in the Aerospace sector, gaining a wealth of Operational and Technical knowledge along the way
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- Email: martin.evans@airbus.com
- Phone: 00 44 (0) 1244 524287
Nick Tyson MEd. CEng. MIET
Nick joined the College in 1999 as Aerospace lecturer following a successful Engineering career at Airbus and Raytheon
Peter Greig
Organisation with an Industry acknowledged reputation to provide and perform aircraft nacelle, thrust reverser and exhaust component maintenance, repair and overhaul services
Rachel Roberts
Rachel is the Head of Marketing at engineering firm FAUN Trackway Limited, based on Anglesey, North Wales.
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- Email: rachel.roberts@fauntrackway.co.uk
- Tel: 44 01248 725311
Vivienne Compton
Viv Compton is Director/Founder of Industry Learning Solutions Limited (ILS), a Costain Supply Chain approved, staff development company working with manufacturers across Wales and the UK.
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- Phone: 44 (0) 1291 69 1233
- Website