Alan Kaufman

Director at Kaufman-Projects Limited

United Kingdom

About

Benefiting from an engineering education with an early career in advanced technology development, and then quickly transitioning to commercial roles. Now with almost 30 years building a pedigree in business development, customer relationships, strategic planning and organisational development. Aerospace and defence focused, with regular forays into adjacent segments. A history of diverse roles, including sales account management, program management and strategic business development. Several corporate headquarters roles, in strategic planning, organisational transformation and M&A. A rounded commercial business leader, with a great eye for a business case, comprehensive knowledge of the aerospace and defence industry and the proven ability to navigate the corporate maze.

Experience

  • Director at Kaufman Projects Limited
    Jun 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 1 mo

    Available to undertake interim assignments with aerospace & defence clients wishing to benefit from extensive professional experience in senior roles with blue-chip companies. Roles in sales, marketing, business development, strategic planning and organisational development.

  • Meggitt PLC (10 yrs 6 mos)
    • VP Strategic Business Development
      Feb 2015 - Jun 2019 · 4 yrs 5 mos

    • VP (Aerospace) Sales & Marketing
      Jan 2010 - Jan 2015 · 5 yrs 1 mo

    • Global Transformation Leader - Strategy, Sales & Marketing Functions
      Jan 2009 - Dec 2009 · 1 yr

  • Sales & Marketing Director at Vibro-Meter UK (Meggitt Acquired Subsidiary)
    May 2004 - Dec 2008 · 4 yrs 8 mos

  • Director of Global Key Accounts At Esterline Advanced Sensors at Esterline
    Jan 2000 - Apr 2004 · 4 yrs 4 mos

  • Group Business Development Manager at Roxboro Group PLC
    Jan 1998 - Dec 1999 · 2 yrs