William S.

Head of Market Operations at Airbus Helicopters

France

About

We work with current and future customers and partners: - to develop reliable and sustainable solutions to critical national security and public safety mission requirements; - to integrate UAS and crewed solutions to get the mission done securely and well; - and to deliver a service where only rotary wing can fulfil the need. Previous worldwide experience in stakeholder management from tribesmen up to Presidencies; government relations and national security; and reputation management.

Experience

  • Airbus Helicopters (9 yrs 11 mos)
    • VP, Head of Market Operations
      Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

    • VP, Head of Business Growth
      May 2022 - Jul 2024 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      In Business Growth we work with partners, institutions and our customers to develop reliable and sustainable solutions in order to meet critical national security requirements.

    • VP, Head Of Business Intelligence
      Sep 2016 - Jun 2022 · 5 yrs 10 mos

      Business Intelligence delivers an understanding of the competitive and market landscape; maps the government, business and other stakeholders involved in specific theatres globally; and delivers support to sales and business development in order to achieve our company vision.

  • Head Of Operations at ORBIS BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE LIMITED
    Oct 2013 - Sep 2016 · 3 yrs

  • Diplomat at Foreign and Commonwealth Office
    Oct 2003 - Oct 2013 · 10 yrs 1 mo

    Developed and managed stakeholders in country in order to understand the international relations 'market'. Provided insight and analysis in order to shape British government policy. Coordinated positions with other groups and countries where interests aligned. Represented UK in specialist fora in order to deliver on UK objectives.

  • Graduate Recruitment Manager at Teach First
    Jul 2002 - Oct 2003 · 1 yr 4 mos

    Started and delivered first round of TF graduate recruitment