Aerospace Wales Team
Peter Greig
Organisation with an Industry acknowledged reputation to provide and perform aircraft nacelle, thrust reverser and exhaust component maintenance, repair and overhaul services
Madeleine Pinder
Madeleine Pinder holds the position of Operations Manager at Aerospace Wales Forum - an industry body representing around 240 aerospace, defence and space companies in Wales - and leads the MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) Hub within the Forum, reflecting her strong passion for this critical part of the industry
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- Phone: +44 (0)1745 606110
- madeleine@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
Rachael Blackburn
Rachael brings a wealth of experience from a diverse career spanning both industry and government, which she now applies to her role at the Aerospace Wales Forum
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- Phone: 01656 655 210
- enquiries@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:
Andy Holey
A highly accomplished aerospace industry executive with over 25 years of experience spanning business development, commercial leadership, program management, and international operations
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.
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
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
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
Steve Beasley
Steve, CEO & Founder of Metrology Engineering Services [MES] has an extensive background in aviation design engineering working globally for all the major OEMs with a particular focus on Wing & Fuselage primary structure projects, from initial design, right through to the repair engineering domain.
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