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 | | Cathy JACOBS | | Vice President – People Department | | American Eagle |
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Jacobs assumes the position of Vice President – People Department immediately and is responsible for all Human Resources and Employee Relations functions. She replaces Denise Lynn, who recently was named Vice President of Global Human Resources at American Airlines.
Jacobs joined American Eagle in 1997 as a crew scheduler. She also served as a crew scheduling supervisor, a crew scheduling department liaison to the Employee Relations and Flight Departments, and Counsel in Employee Relations. For the past two years, Jacobs was Vice President of Employee Relations, improving interactions with and negotiating agreements with The Air Line Pilots Association, Association of Flight Attendants and the Transport Workers Union.
“I am very pleased to announce Cathy’s selection to this critical position,” said Bowler. “Cathy’s career at Eagle is evidence of the opportunities for talented professionals to rise through the ranks from entry level to an officer of the Company.”
Jacobs is a graduate of the University of North Texas. She has also served on the Board of Directors for the Duncanville Chamber of Commerce and is a graduate of Leadership Southwest, a business leadership development program.
| | Date of publication: 2007/04/18 | | Category: Nominations | | Update your profile | |
| | Stéphane JACQUES 44 years old | | chef-pilote | | EADS SOCATA |
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EADS SOCATA annonce ce jour la nomination de Stéphane Jacques au poste de chef-pilote. Il succède à ce poste à Christian Briand, qui prend sa retraite après une carrière de navigant d’essais et réception de plus de 40 ans, dont 19 ans chez EADS SOCATA au cours de laquelle il a accumulé plus de 19 000 heures de vol.
Stéphane Jacques, âgé de 44 ans, a rejoint EADS SOCATA en mai 2007 comme pilote d’essais, après avoir quitté l’Armée de l’Air au grade de lieutenant-colonel. Pilote militaire et ingénieur diplômé de l’Ecole de l’Air (promotion 1986), breveté pilote de chasse en 1987, il sert principalement sur Mirage F1 au sein d’unités de la base de Reims. En 1994 il effectue le stage de pilote d’essais et débute sa seconde carrière au Centre d’essais en vol de Cazaux l’année suivante, puis retourne à l’Ecole du personnel navigant d’essais et réception (EPNER) en 2000 pour devenir instructeur pilote d’essais, école dont il est nommé chef-pilote avion en 2005. Stéphane Jacques a piloté plus de 67 types d’avions, du jet de combat et appareils commerciaux aux avions légers, accumulant plus de 4000 heures de vol. Il est marié et père de deux enfants. | | Date of publication: 2008/03/18 | | Category: Nominations | | Update your profile | |
| | John JADIK | | VP Communications Intelligence § Networking Soluti | | Northrop Grumman |
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Northrop Grumman Corporation has appointed John Jadik as vice president of Communications, Intelligence and Networking Solutions for its Electronics Systems sector's Land Forces Division, effective immediately.
In his new position, Jadik will have executive responsibility for all communication, intelligence and network programs within the Land Forces Division, including all programs associated with the Xetron and Denro business operations.
Jadik joined the company's Baltimore operations in 1987 and has held a number of leadership positions including director of Navy Programs, deputy business area manager for C4ISRT, director for the Aerial Common Sensor and director of Intelligence Programs. He most recently served as director of Communications, Intelligence & Networking Solutions.
Jadik earned his bachelor's degree in computer science from the University of Pennsylvania, and a master's degree in electrical engineering and signal processing from Johns Hopkins University. He has also completed the General Manager's Program at Harvard University in addition to the Executive Strategic Marketing Program at the University of Chicago. | | Date of publication: 2009/01/23 | | Category: Nominations | | Update your profile | |
| | Billy JAHN | | New CFO to AMSEC Subsidiary | | AMSEC LLC. Northrop Grumman Corporation |
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Jahn is responsible for directing the company's financial strategy and processes in support of business growth and profitability goals. He also has responsibility for AMSEC's business management functions, such as contracts, estimating and pricing, accounting, financial reporting, planning and analysis, purchasing, rates and budgets, and program cost control.
Jahn joined AMSEC in 2002. He served as controller and has worked in positions of increasing responsibility in financial planning, capital budgeting, management of financial and accounting, and governmental accounting functions.
Jahn has more than 23 years of experience in finance, accounting, contracts, human resources and information technology. Before joining AMSEC, he served as vice president for finance and accounting for the communications engineering group at Titan Systems, and vice president for finance and administration for Advanced Communication Systems.
Jahn earned both a bachelor's degree in marketing and a master's of business administration from Old Dominion University. He resides in Virginia Beach, Va.
"Billy Jahn brings strong leadership skills, enthusiasm and expertise to his new role," said Harris Leonard, vice president of Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding's AMSEC Operations. "He is a key player in AMSEC's future." | | Date of publication: 2008/09/16 | | Category: Nominations | | Update your profile | |
 | | Andreas Jahnke Jahnke | | Managing Director | | Lufthansa Consulting |
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New Managing Director for Lufthansa Consulting
Dr. Andreas Jahnke takes over as head of aviation consulting firm
Dr. Andreas Jahnke has assumed the position of Managing Director of Lufthansa Consulting GmbH, effective from 1st January 2012.
He succeeds Werner Schuessler, who retired at the end of 2011.
Dr. Jahnke (45) brings to this position his profound expertise in logistics and consulting as well as his extensive experience in international
management and corporate development. In addition to strengthening customer relations, he is particularly interested in expanding these
activities within the Lufthansa Group.
After completing a degree in Natural Sciences in Germany, Andreas Jahnke earned a doctorate in the United States and Germany. In 1996
he began his professional career at The Boston Consulting Group, where, in the following years, he was responsible for a number of
international projects.
In 2000, Andreas Jahnke co-founded and successfully managed a company specializing in developing software for the logistics industry
as chairman.
At the end of 2003, Dr. Jahnke moved to the headquarters of an international retail group, where he set up a central unit responsible for the
global processing and procurement of logistics services. Subsequently, as general manager, he was in charge of the operational logistics
of the group’s largest foreign subsidiary in the Czech Republic.
In 2008, he was appointed Vice President Handling Frankfurt at Lufthansa Cargo with responsibility for the Lufthansa Cargo Center (LCC),
one of the largest logistics centers in the air cargo industry worldwide.
Lufthansa Consulting is one of the leading management consultancies in the aviation industry and is a wholly owned subsidiary of
Deutsche Lufthansa AG. The company develops individual solutions for international clients, including airlines and airports as well
as authorities and other organizations in the aviation sector. | | Date of publication: 2012/01/11 | | Category: Nominations | | Update your profile | |
| | Jean-Paul JAINSKY | | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer | | Sagem Sécurité |
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Effective July 1, 2007, the Defense Security Branch of the SAFRAN Group is now organized in two main companies, Sagem Défense Sécurité and Sagem Sécurité.
Jean-Paul Jainsky has been appointed Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sagem Sécurité.
Sagem Défense Sécurité comprises two divisions:
- Sagem Avionique is responsible for avionics, navigation and guidance activities, as well as aircraft modernizations. The division is headed by Christian Jaeger.
- Sagem Optronique et Défense is responsible for air-land systems and drones, as well as optronics equipment and high-performance optics. It is headed by Jean-François Coutris
Sagem Défense Sécurité has two subsidiaries, Sagem Avionics Inc. and Vectronix AG.
The newly created Sagem Sécurité unit encompasses biometric identification systems, secure transaction terminals and smart cards.
Each of these two companies has a matrix organization that encompasses units focused on marketing and sales, program management and centers of excellence (design, industrial development and production).
This new organization enhances the ability of the SAFRAN Defense Security Branch to satisfy the needs of its commercial, government and military customers in each of its core businesses. The structure also optimizes the position of branch companies in forging industrial and commercial partnerships.
| | Date of publication: 2007/07/04 | | Category: Nominations | | Update your profile | |
| | Baumann JAKOB | | Board member | | RUAG Aerospace Defence Technology |
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Nationality: Swiss
Born: 1958
Education: Higher School-leaving Certificate (Matura) curriculum C, phil I degree (arts and social sciences), Military Academy at ETH Zurich, Collège interarmées de Défense Paris
Career: Junior high school teacher, arts and social sciences, professional officer
Official posts and political appointments: Major General, chief of Armed Forces planning staff, USC Planning WEG
First appointment to the Board of Directors: 2003
Remaining term of office: Elected until the 2007 General Meeting
Specific role(s) on the Board of Directors: Board Member
Source : RUAG Aerospace Defence Technology | | Date of publication: 2006/06/28 | | Category: | | Update your profile | |
| | W. JAMES MCNERNEY | | Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer | | Boeing |
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W. JAMES MCNERNEY, JR.
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer The Boeing Company
W. James (Jim) McNerney, Jr., is chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer of The Boeing Company, effective July 1, 2005. He has served as a member of the company's board since 2001.
McNerney, 58, oversees the strategic direction of the Chicago-based, $66.4 billion aerospace company. With more than 161,000 employees, Boeing is the largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft, with capabilities in rotorcraft, electronic and defense systems, missiles, satellites and advanced information and communications systems.
Previously, McNerney held the position as chairman of the board and CEO of 3M, a $20 billion global technology company with leading positions in electronics, telecommunications, industrial, consumer and office products, health care, safety and other businesses. He joined 3M in 2001 after 19 years at the General Electric Company.
McNerney joined General Electric in 1982. There, he held top executive positions including president and CEO of GE Aircraft Engines and GE Lighting; president of GE Asia-Pacific; president and CEO of GE Electrical Distribution and Control; executive vice president of GE Capital, one of the world's largest financial service companies; and president, GE Information Services.
Prior to joining GE, McNerney worked at Procter & Gamble and McKinsey & Co., Inc.
McNerney is a director of Procter & Gamble and serves as a trustee of Northwestern University. He is the chair of the US-China Business Council and The Business Council. He also serves on The Business Roundtable and the American Society of Corporate Executives. McNerney is a fellow at the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a member of The Field Museum Board of Trustees in Chicago, and is on the Northwestern Memorial HealthCare Board, where he serves on the Finance Committee.
A native of Providence, R.I., McNerney earned a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1971 and an M.B.A. from Harvard University in 1975. McNerney is married and has five children. He enjoys skiing, golf and sailing.
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| | John JAMOTTA | | New Vice President of Network Planning | | Southwest Airlines |
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Southwest Airlines is pleased to announce John Jamotta as the new Vice President of Network Planning. John has been with Southwest Airlines and Network Planning--formerly known as Schedule Planning--since 1987, serving as Senior Director for the past seven years and leading the integrated planning function within Network Planning.
The Network Planning department at Southwest is comprised of a Team of exceptionally talented Employees, who manage Southwest's flight schedules, routes, capacity planning, integrated planning, and network development as well as conducting operational and traffic analysis.
John is a Leader in advancing technology innovation as tools for the scheduling and planning disciplines. He has also been active in the Company's efforts to proliferate its culture within the organization, and to the communities it serves. Prior to joining Southwest Airlines, John worked for Pan Am in both ground operations and in management. Originally from New York, John has a Psychology degree from St. John's University in New York City. | | Date of publication: 2010/11/25 | | Category: Nominations | | Update your profile | |
| | Cheryl L. JANEY | | VP Communications Information Systems Sector | | Northrop Grumman |
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Northrop Grumman Corporation has named Cheryl L. Janey vice president of communications for the company's Information Systems sector. Janey reports to Linda A. Mills, corporate vice president and president of Northrop Grumman Information Systems.
Janey, who most recently led operational objectives for the company's federal-civil business, will oversee all sector communications and positioning activities, planning and implementing comprehensive programs to support new business opportunities, and managing employee and executive communications.
Janey has nearly 30 years of experience in the information technology industry. Most recently, she was vice president of operations for the Information Systems sector's Civil Systems Division, overseeing the division's financial, growth and operational objectives within the federal-civil, and state and local markets. Prior to that, she was president of civil programs for Harris Corporation. She previously spent nearly six years in various leadership roles with Northrop Grumman supporting the company's commercial, state and local business.
She is a member of the Potomac Officer's Club, Women in Technology and the GovMark Council. She also serves on the executive advisory board of the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority, TechAmerica Public Sector board of directors and is a past board member of the Virginia High-Tech Partnership. Janey has been recognized by the Career Communications Group with its Women of Color Technology and Business President's Awards, in recognition of high merit, broad effect on people in many disciplines, and achievements of significant value.
Janey earned a bachelor's degree in design from Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pa., and has done postgraduate study at the University of Pittsburgh and the Darden School of the University of Virginia. | | Date of publication: 2010/04/27 | | Category: Nominations | | Update your profile | |
| | Stéphane JANICHEWSKI 46 years old 07/10/1959 | | Directeur Général Délégué du CNES | | CNES |
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M. Stéphane JANICHEWSKI est nommé Directeur Général Délégué du CNES. Par ailleurs, il demeure responsable de la Direction de la Prospective, de la Stratégie, des Programmes, de la Valorisation et des Relations Internationales.
Né à Paris, Stéphane JANICHEWSKI est diplômé de l'Ecole Polytechnique (1983), de l'Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Techniques Avancées (1985) et du Centre de Perfectionnement aux Affaires (1999).
Il commence sa carrière en 1985 à la Délégation Générale pour l'Armement (DGA), carrière qui montre très vite son fort intérêt pour le domaine spatial. Dès le début et jusqu'en 1991, il est successivement Chef de la Section Télécommunications par Satellite et Responsable de la Composante Sol de Syracuse puis Chef du Groupe Systèmes Mondiaux et de Télécommunications par Satellite, Responsable de la Composante Sol et de la Composante Spatiale de Syracuse. Représentant de la France à l'OTAN dans le domaine des télécommunications par satellite, il est , de 1991 à 1993, Directeur de programme SYRACUSE II.
De 1993 à 1995, au Cabinet du Délégué Général pour l'Armement , il est chargé, en tant que Conseiller Technique, de la réorganisation de la DGA, des missiles, de l'espace, du nucléaire, des armements terrestres, de l'électronique et de l'informatique et des écoles d'ingénieurs (dont l'Ecole Polytechnique)
En 1995, il intègre le CNES comme Directeur adjoint des Programmes et de la Politique Industrielle de l'organisme dont il sera, de 1998 à 2001, le Directeur de la Stratégie, de la Qualité et de l'Evaluation, puis jusqu'en 2003, le Directeur des Programmes et des Affaires Industrielles. En septembre 2003, il est nommé Directeur de la Prospective, de la Stratégie, des Programmes, de la Valorisation et des Relations Internationales.
Stéphane JANICHEWSKI est Ingénieur Général de l'Armement, Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur et Chevalier de l'Ordre National du Mérite
Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur
Chevalier de l'Ordre National du Mérite
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| | Les JANKA | | Vice President, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia NCS Operat | | Raytheon |
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Janka will be based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and will act as the senior NCS executive in the Kingdom. He will represent NCS on all operational and business development issues in the Kingdom and will be responsible to develop close relationships with the senior leadership of the Saudi customer community, Saudi partners, U.S. Embassy and U.S. military for additional programmatic issues.
"Les Janka brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our international business development efforts," said Jack Costello, NCS vice president for Business Development and Strategic Planning. "Our decision to forward deploy a senior executive abroad underscores the NCS commitment to the international marketplace, and more specifically, to the key growth
market of Saudi Arabia."
Prior to joining NCS, Janka distinguished himself as an international affairs expert during a 30-year career as a consultant and multiple assignments in the U.S. government including high-level tours in several
administrations on the National Security Council and at the Department of Defense.
In the government, he was the special assistant to Dr. Henry Kissinger on the NSC and was a member of President Nixon's delegation to Saudi Arabia in 1974. As deputy assistant secretary of defense for Near Eastern, African
and South Asian Affairs, he oversaw several major arms sales to Saudi Arabia including that of the F-15. He later served in the White House as special assistant to President Reagan and deputy press secretary for foreign affairs.
In the private sector, Janka led the Middle East and Africa political and trade advisory practice as executive vice president of Neill and Company, one of Washington's premier foreign policy lobbying and public affairs consulting firms. As an independent consultant, he has advised major U.S. and European companies, resulting in sales of their military and
commercial applications in Saudi Arabia.
A native of California, he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from the University of Redlands and his Master of Arts degree in international economics and Middle Eastern studies from the Paul Nitze School of Advanced International Studies at the Johns Hopkins University. | | Date of publication: 2007/09/12 | | Category: Nominations | | Update your profile | |
| | Mats JANSSON | | President and CEO | | SAS |
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Mats Jansson, President and CEO. From August 15, Mats will also assume chairmanship of the companies within Individually Branded Airlines.
| | Date of publication: 2007/06/14 | | Category: Nominations | | Update your profile | |
| | Philippe Jarry 57 years old | | Senior Vice President Product - Airbus | | Airbus |
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Born in Avignon, France in 1949, Philippe Jarry is a graduate of La Sorbonne in Paris and holds degrees in Economics and Constitutional Law. After completing his studies in Paris, he continued his education in the United States where he attended Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., earning a Master’s degree in International Economics in 1975.
After serving one year in the French Air Force as an Intelligence Officer, Philippe Jarry
began his commercial aerospace career with the Snecma Group’s Commercial Engine Division in 1976. He was active in Snecma’s commercial relationship with General Electric, and then later promoting DC-8-70 and 737-300 sales in Europe. As a Sales Manager for CFM International, he aided in the successful launch of the 737-300 in Europe.
In 1981, Philippe Jarry began a career at Airbus. Initially joining Airbus Industrie as a Senior Market Analysis Executive, he was appointed to the role of Sales Director in 1984, later promoting the launch of the A330/A340 and the A319 and A321 in Europe. Once again, he
assisted in the launch of a new airplane program in the European market by winning three out of seven A330/A340 launch customers.
In 1994, Philippe Jarry was promoted to Vice
President of Marketing, responsible for providing product marketing, airline marketing,
market research and market forecasts in support of Airbus’ commercial objectives. During this time, he fought for the future of the A330-200 airplane.
In 1996, Philippe Jarry accepted his greatest challenge of all: contributing to Airbus’ longterm strategy of entering into the large aircraft market. As Vice President of Market
Development for the A3XX program, he dedicated five years demonstrating the market need and economic value of a 550-seat airplane to industry constituents including major airlines,
airport authorities, government, media, and the financial community.
Philippe Jarry’s dedication and commitment to the A3XX program contributed to the successful launch of the A380 in December of 2000. Shortly after the launch of the A380 and the formation of
the Airbus integrated company, Philippe Jarry turned to new opportunities as Vice President
Product Evaluation of the newly created Product Policy group. Since 2003, he holds the
position of SVP Product Policy.
Philippe Jarry is an avid historian and theologian, enjoys classical music, and is dedicated to the protection of historic farmhouses in Southwestern France. | | Date of publication: 2006/02/28 | | Category: Nominations | | Update your profile | |
| | Phil JASPER | | vice president and general manager of Integrated S | | Rockwell Collins |
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Phil Jasper has been appointed to succeed Hogle as vice president and general manager of Integrated Systems for Rockwell Collins.
Jasper succeeds Hogle after serving as senior director of Air Force Programs for Rockwell Collins. His key responsibilities will be to provide the strategic direction of the Integrated Systems organization and align the resources to meet all customer commitments.
Jasper has 15 years of service with the company and has a Master of Engineering degree in Aerospace Engineering with a minor in Business Administration from Iowa State University. | | Date of publication: 2007/04/27 | | Category: Nominations | | Update your profile | |
| | Brad JENSEN | | Senior VP and Chief Information Officer | | US Airways |
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Jensen brings more than 30 years of extensive application development, planning, distribution, platform and systems knowledge to the airline.
He will lead a team of approximately 500 professionals responsible for overseeing all Information Technology (IT)-related acquisitions and services. He will be based at the airline's corporate headquarters in Tempe and report to US Airways President Scott Kirby.
"We're thrilled that Brad is joining the US Airways team. His business acumen, technical expertise and aviation industry experience are the perfect addition to our leadership team as we focus on strengthening our airline's technological footing with the goal of making it easier for our customers and employees to do business with us," Kirby said.
Jensen joins US Airways from Southlake, Texas-based Sabre Holdings Corporation where he served as senior vice president, Air Services. Jensen oversaw 450 employees and was responsible for the product development of all aspects of Air Service products used by Sabre's various business units. Prior to joining Sabre, he spent 16 years with American Airlines as managing director, Schedule Planning. Over time, Jensen gained experience in the areas of scheduling, planning and pricing. His initial airline experience began in 1977 with Southern Airways, Inc.
Jensen holds a Bachelor of Science in Physics from the University of Utah and a Master of Science in Operations Research from the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business. | | Date of publication: 2009/01/27 | | Category: Nominations | | Update your profile | |
| | Alexander JEUCK | | president of ND SatCom-Abu Dhabi | | ND SatCom |
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Alexander Jeuck, former vice president, succeeds Ulrich Kiebler.
Ulrich Kiebler, who will be returning to ND SatCom’s German headquarters in Friedrichshafen to take charge of ND SatCom’s commercial business worldwide, commented: "Alexander Jeuck is known to the Middle East market as a very dedicated and experienced person. I would like to ask our valued customers to place the same confidence and trust in him that I have enjoyed in my business partnerships over recent years." He added that of the many things that the Middle East had taught him, one of the most important was that his business partners had also become his personal friends.
Alexander Jeuck emphasized that it was a great privilege to work with Ulrich Kiebler in forming and developing ND SatCom-Abu Dhabi. He underlined that the success of the ND SatCom-Abu Dhabi office would not have been possible without Ulrich Kiebler’s leadership and especially the contribution of the local team which professionally implemented ND SatCom’s satellite communication solutions in the vital Middle East region. He added: "I look forward to taking over the challenging responsibilities within ND SatCom and serving current and future customers within the Middle East." | | Date of publication: 2006/09/04 | | Category: | | Update your profile | |
| | Jeffrey T. Jezierski | | NASA's Deputy Chief Of Staff | | NASA |
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Jezierski Named NASA's Deputy Chief Of Staff
October 3, 2005:
NASA Administrator Michael Griffin today named Jeffrey T. Jezierski, deputy chief of staff for the agency. This new role is in addition to his duties as White House liaison.
"I am thrilled to be able to announce this promotion for Mr. Jezierski," said NASA Administrator Michael Griffin. "No one at NASA has been more dedicated than J.T. to the task of re-engaging the agency in the business of exploration. His work as NASA's White House Liaison has been of tremendous value to me personally, and I welcome the opportunity to add a new level of responsibility to his portfolio."
Jezierski was named NASA's White House liaison in July, 2003. He is responsible for the placement and interaction of the presidential appointees at NASA. He assisted the coordination of the transition to Administrator Griffin from Administrator Sean O'Keefe. He also coordinates events and communications with the White House and other agencies within the Executive Branch.
Prior to coming to NASA, Jezierski served as a deputy associate director in the Office of Presidential Personnel at the White House from May 2001 to July 2003. He previously served as publications director at the Institute for American Values in New York City and as a researcher at the Republican National Committee.
He graduated from Wheeling-Jesuit University, Wheeling, W.Va. with a bachelor's in liberal arts and a master's in public policy from Regent University, Virginia Beach, Va.
Source: NASA | | Date of publication: 2005/10/05 | | Category: Nominations | | Update your profile | |
| | Daniel JOHNSON | | Counsel, McCarthy Tétrault, LLP... | | Bombardier |
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Counsel, McCarthy Tétrault, LLP
barristers and solicitors
Director since 1999
A former premier of the Province of Québec, Mr. Daniel Johnson was a member of the National Assembly of Québec for more than 17 years and held numerous offices in the Government of Québec from 1985 to 1994. He is a director of The Great-West Life Assurance Company, London Life Insurance Company, Canada Life Assurance Company, Investors Group Inc., Ecopia BioSciences Inc. and Victhom Human Bionics. He is also the Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of Sweden in Montréal.
Source : Bombardier | | Date of publication: 2006/03/24 | | Category: | | Update your profile | |
| | Jeffrey (Jeff) JOHNSON | | Vice President – Middle East and Africa | | Boeing |
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In May 2007, Jeff Johnson was appointed Vice President for Integrated Defense Systems (IDS) Business Development for the Middle East & Africa region. In this capacity, he oversees sales, marketing and business development activities in the business areas of Precision Engagement & Mobility Systems, Network & Space Systems, Support Systems, and Advanced Systems.
Johnson's previous leadership positions within IDS Business Development include serving as vice president for the Middle East region and as vice president for the Americas & Africa region. He led key sales campaigns to Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Canada and Chile, and significantly increased market presence in Latin America.
Johnson joined the core Business Development staff in 2000 as regional manager for Mediterranean Business Development. In this function, he led sales and business development activities in Greece, Turkey, Spain, Portugal and Italy, and executed major sales campaigns for Apache, 767 Tanker, C-130 Avionics Modernization Program, Joint Direct Attack Munition and Harpoon.
Johnson joined the company in 1982 and has served as Business Development manager for Weapons Programs, as Advanced Development manager for the Harpoon/Standoff Land Attack Missile program, and as Harpoon program manager for Australia. Prior to those assignments, Johnson worked in Design Engineering,
Electronics Design and Manufacturing, System Engineering, Flight Test Engineering and Program Management.
Johnson has business development experience in more than 40 countries, with demonstrated expertise in nurturing excellent customer relations around the world. He has led major sales and marketing efforts to introduce three major product developments to market, and pioneered several strategic teaming agreements with global industry. His expertise includes weapons integration on 15 different aircraft types, ships and submarines. Johnson received a patent in 1996, with a licensing agreement in 1998.
Johnson holds a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State University and an Executive Master International Business degree from St. Louis University. His previous work experience includes General Motors and Rockwell Collins. A former Eagle Scout, he remains active in youth development.
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| | Steve JOHNSON | | Executive Vice President, Corporate | | US Airways |
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Steve Johnson joined US Airways in March, 2009, as executive vice president, Corporate and General Counsel. Johnson oversees the company’s Legal, Corporate Real Estate, Labor Relations and Corporate Security departments. He reports to US Airways Chairman and CEO, Doug Parker.
Prior to joining US Airways, Johnson was a partner at Indigo Partners LLC, a Phoenix-based private equity firm specializing in acquisitions and strategic investments in the airline, air finance and aerospace industries, a position he held since 2003. Between 1995 and 2003, Johnson held a variety of positions with America West Holdings Corporation prior to its merger with US Airways Group, including executive vice president, Corporate. Johnson has also served as senior vice president and General Counsel at GPA Group plc, which later was acquired by GE Capital Aviation Services Limited, and as an attorney at Seattle-based law firm Bogle & Gates where he specialized in corporate and aircraft finance and taxation.
Johnson earned his Master of Business Administration and Juris Doctor from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from California State University, Sacramento. | | Date of publication: 2009/03/17 | | Category: Nominations | | Update your profile | |
| | Nettie R. JOHNSON | | Vice President Worldwide Media Relations | | Lockheed Martin |
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Lockheed Martin named Nettie R. Johnson as corporate vice president of worldwide media relations, effective April 27. In this role, Johnson will serve as chief spokesperson for the corporation and direct all media relations activities.
“With her extensive background and breadth of knowledge, Nettie Johnson brings a unique combination of strategic communication skills and leadership needed to speak for our global security business with a clear, honest voice to customers, employees, stockholders and journalists,” said Ron Rand, senior vice president of Lockheed Martin communications. “In this important position, Nettie will support our thousands of programs and 146,000 employees both domestically and abroad.”
Currently, Johnson is the director of communications for Lockheed Martin Simulation, Training & Support in Orlando, Fla. Johnson joined the company in September 1998 as media relations manager of Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control, also in Orlando. Before joining Lockheed Martin, Johnson served 20 years on active duty as a U.S. Navy public affairs officer.
Johnson serves on several boards of directors in Central Florida, including the Orange County Schools Foundation, Kids House of Seminole County and INROADS.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in Secondary English Education from Southern University in Baton Rouge, La., and a master’s degree in Communications from the University of Oklahoma in Norman. | | Date of publication: 2009/04/14 | | Category: Nominations | | Update your profile | |
| | Michael JONES | | VP Full Potential Transition | | Smiths Aerospace |
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Michael Jones was appointed as Vice President responsible for the Full Potential Business Transition for Aerospace Systems, in November 2004. In 2005 he took up the appointments of Vice President – In Service Products and General Manager – Cheltenham.
His previous position within Smiths Aerospace was that of Managing Director for UK Electronic Systems.
Michael joined Smiths Aerospace from ML Holdings in 1996. His career has spanned both Aerospace and Automotive industries, working for Rolls-Royce, BOC and BTR in both Europe and the USA.
Michael is a Fellow of the RAeS, Member of the Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, a Fellow of the British Institute of Management, and the Institute of Directors. He is also a Fellow of the University of Gloucestershire, and a Director of the External Advisory Board.
Source : Smiths Aerospace | | Date of publication: 2006/06/26 | | Category: | | Update your profile | |
| | Anthony R. JONES | | vice president of Training Systems and Services | | Boeing |
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The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] has named Anthony R. "Tony" Jones vice president of Training Systems and Services, a division of Boeing Integrated Defense Systems' Support Systems business.
Based in St. Louis, Jones reports to Support Systems President Pat Finneran. Jones' responsibilities include leadership, growth and execution of Boeing military training programs, including fixed-wing and rotorcraft trainers and systems, mission planning services, training support and instructional training systems.
Jones joins Boeing after a distinguished career in the U.S. Army, where he achieved the rank of Lieutenant General. He most recently served as deputy commanding general and chief of staff for the U.S. Army's Training and Doctrine Command, Fort Monroe, Va., since 2003. There he was a critical senior leader in ensuring the Army's success in accessing and training soldiers, developing future leaders at all echelons and developing capabilities for the future force. Prior to that, he was chief of staff at Headquarters, U.S. Army, Europe and Seventh Army since 2001, and commandant of the Army Aviation Warfighting Center from 1998 to 2001.
"The mission of our training organization is to help the military prepare today's men and women in uniform for the uncertainties of combat," Finneran said. "Tony Jones is a combat-proven, decorated veteran; he also is an executive with extensive operational and managerial experience seasoned by more than 20 years in leadership positions. We are very pleased he has joined our team."
Jones was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Infantry and a Distinguished Military Graduate from the ROTC program at Indiana University in 1970. He also holds a master's degree in Systems Management from the University of Southern California. He is a graduate of the Infantry Officer Basic and Advance Course, the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, and the U.S. Army War College. | | Date of publication: 2006/11/02 | | Category: | | Update your profile | |
| | Mary Ellen JONES | | President | | Engine Alliance |
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Mary Ellen Jones has been named president of the Engine Alliance, a 50/50 joint venture of General Electric and Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp.
Jones will succeed Jim Moravecek who will return to Pratt & Whitney in a new leadership position.
Jones comes to the Engine Alliance from Pratt & Whitney where she most recently led Commercial Engines & Global Services Marketing. Prior to this role, she served at the Engine Alliance as head of Sales & Marketing.
“I am pleased to have the opportunity to lead the Engine Alliance during an exciting time when the GP7200 is doing so well in service, and we have additional A380 aircraft with GP7200 engines entering service,” Jones said. “It is also an honor to succeed Jim Moravecek, whose leadership has helped this joint venture become even more successful.”
Throughout her career with Pratt & Whitney, Jones has held positions of increasing responsibility both domestically and internationally in sales, government relations and communications.
Jones holds a bachelor’s degree in business from Michigan State University and a master’s degree in management from Johns Hopkins University. | | Date of publication: 2009/11/24 | | Category: Nominations | | Update your profile | |
| | Jack JONES | | VP and general manager of Boeing South Carolina | | Boeing |
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Jones assumes overall leadership responsibility for Boeing’s South Carolina facilities and operations. Boeing South Carolina fabricates, assembles and installs systems for the aft fuselage sections of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, and joins and integrates 787 mid-body fuselage sections from other structural partners. Boeing also will perform final assembly and delivery of 787s from South Carolina to customers around the world.
Jones replaces Tim Coyle, who will lead operations at Boeing’s Aviation Technical Services (ATS) facility in Everett, Wash. Coyle’s new team will be responsible for modifications and completion of early-production 787 airplanes.
A 31-year Boeing employee, Jones most recently served as vice president of the Everett Delivery Center, overseeing Airplane-on-Ground, Paint, Pre-Flight and Delivery operations for the Boeing widebody models (747, 767, 777 and 787) that are assembled in Everett, Wash. He was named to that assignment in October 2003.
In March 2008, Jones began a one-year assignment as vice president of Final Assembly and Change Incorporation for the 787, leading the team responsible for assembling the Dreamliner at the Everett factory, and establishing the plans and processes for incorporating design changes, refurbishing the flight-test airplanes and delivering completed 787s to customers. He returned to his Everett Delivery Center responsibilities in March 2009. | | Date of publication: 2011/03/16 | | Category: Nominations | | Update your profile | |
| | Hugh JONES | | President | | Sabre Airline Solutions |
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Sabre Holdings, the world’s leading travel technology company, has appointed Hugh Jones, current president and chief executive officer of Travelocity, to president of Sabre Airline Solutions.
In his new role, Jones will oversee the growth of Sabre Airline Solutions, which provides technology solutions to the air transportation industry. The unit has experienced significant growth in the past few years, signing reservations agreements with Virgin America, LAN Chile, Aeroflot, JetBlue, WestJet, and Philippine Airlines to name a few. Jones will now leverage his diverse experience at Sabre to accelerate the company’s plans to be the world’s leading software-as-a-service business.
As president and CEO at Travelocity, Jones helped expand in new growth areas including media, Travelocity Partner Network and international. He oversaw the rollout of the company’s global hotel distribution platform and international shopping platform, and expanded the company’s presence in Latin America and India, in addition to strengthening its Europe and Asia businesses.
Jones’ move to Sabre Airline Solutions gives the business a well-rounded leader with experience spanning the entire travel industry. His tenure at Sabre has seen him in a number of executive roles including chief operating officer for Sabre Travel Network and Sabre Airline Solutions. Jones joined Sabre from American Airlines, and holds a master's degree in business administration from Southern Methodist University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin.
This change takes effect April 25, 2011. | | Date of publication: 2011/04/05 | | Category: Nominations | | Update your profile | |
| | Robert E. JORDAN | | Executive Vice President Strategy and Planning | | Southwest Airlines |
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Bob Jordan serves as Southwest Airlines' Executive Vice President Strategy and Planning. In that position he oversees the development and execution of the company's strategic plan, including the planning and delivery of key strategic change initiatives. In that role he most recently led the $1.4B planned acquisition of Airtran Airways. Bob also provides executive leadership for the broad corporate planning function, including development and execution of the annual financial plan, as well as development of the flight network and Network Planning. Additional corporate functions, including Finance, Technology and Internal Audit also fall under his leadership. As part of his responsibility for development and execution of the company's technology multi-year plan, Bob most recently provided executive oversight for development of an all new southwest.com e-commerce platform, development of the all new Rapid Rewards loyalty program, and is providing executive leadership for the replacement of the company's core reservations technology.
Bob joined Southwest Airlines in 1988, and has served in roles including Director Revenue Accounting, Corporate Controller, Vice President Procurement, Vice President Technology, Senior Vice President Enterprise Spend Management, and Executive Vice President Strategy and Technology. During his time at Southwest he has led numerous significant change initiatives, including development of the company's Business Select and Early Bird products, and an enhanced boarding process.
Prior to Southwest Bob worked for Hewlett-Packard as a programmer and financial analyst. He holds an undergraduate degree in Computer Science and a Masters in Business, both from Texas A&M University.
Bob and his wife Kelly live in Flower Mound, Texas, and have two grown children. They are active in charitable and civic organizations, including Cross Timbers Community Church, Compassion International, and the Fort Worth Opera. | | Date of publication: 2011/04/22 | | Category: Other | | Update your profile | |
| | Ingrid Elisabeth Jorg | | vice-présidente senior et directrice générale | | Aleris |
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Aleris nomme Ingrid Jorg vice-présidente senior et directrice générale, marchés mondiaux
CLEVELAND, February 2, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Aleris a nommé Ingrid Elisabeth Jorg vice-présidente senior et directrice générale, marchés mondiaux, à compter du 1er février 2012. Jorg dirigera les affaires de l'entreprise en matière d'industrie aérospatiale et de défense, d'automobile et
d'échangeurs de chaleur.
Avant de rejoindre Aleris, Jorg a occupé des postes à responsabilités croissantes au sein d'Alcoa, et a été, plus récemment, présidente de l'unité commerciale Mill Products en Europe et en Amérique latine. Avant cela, elle a occupé des postes en vente et en marketing dans le domaine des Bright Products, chez AMAG Autriche.Jorg a obtenu une maîtrise en gestion d'entreprise de l'Université de Linz, en
Autriche.
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| | Victor JOSEBACHVILI | | New Director | | Elbit Vision Systems Ltd. |
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Elbit Vision Systems Ltd. today announced that it nominated Mr. Victor Josebachvili as its new director, following the resignation of Mr. Menashe Shohat due to personal reasons.
Mr. Victor Josebachvili is the founder and Managing Partner of Harbor Hills Partners LLC. ("HHP"), a New York-based provider of strategic and financial advisory services to companies around the world. For the last fifteen years Mr. Josebachvili has advised major U.S. and European
multinationals in transactions valued at over $18 billion, including public and private mergers, acquisitions, public spin-offs and management buy-outs. Prior to funding HHP, Mr. Josebachvili led Chase Manhattan Bank's
New York-based merger advisory practice for Latin America and following Chase's merger with JP Morgan in 2000, he became Vice Chairman Latin
America for JP Morgan Securities, and later a Managing Director in JP Morgan's Global M&A Group. Mr. Josebachvili holds a B.Sc. degree in
Industrial Engineering from the Technion and an MBA from Columbia University Graduate School of Business.
Mr. David Gal, EVS' Chairman said: "We are honored to have Victor Josebachvili on our Board of Directors. Mr. Josebachvili brings with him
much experience and will assist us in expanding our business into new potential markets. We would also like to thank Mr. Shohat for his years of service on our board of directors and wish him much luck in his future pursuits." | | Date of publication: 2007/10/02 | | Category: Nominations | | Update your profile | |
| | Philippe JOST | | membre du conseil d'administration | | Sogepa |
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Philippe Jost a été nommé membre du conseil d'administration de la Sogepa, Société de gestion de participations aéronautiques, en qualité de représentant de l'Etat.
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| | François Jouaillec | | Directeur général d’Aerospace Valley | | Aerospace Valley |
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La structure de gouvernance du Pôle
de compétitivité mondial Aéronautique, Espace
et Systèmes Embarqués se met en place
Au cours de la réunion de Bureau d’Aerospace Valley du 15 février 2006, François Jouaillec,
directeur du Centre National de Recherche Technologique Aéronautique et Espace (CNRT), a été nommé directeur général de la structure de gouvernance du Pôle de compétitivité mondial
Aéronautique, Espace et Systèmes embarqués.
Polytechnicien, diplômé de l’Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Techniques Avancées (ENSTA Paris)
et du Centre des Hautes Etudes de l’Armement (CHEAr), François Jouaillec a travaillé de 1992 à 2002 à l’Office National d’Etudes et de Recherches Aérospatiales (ONERA) où il a successivement occupé les fonctions de directeur du Centre d’Etudes et de Recherches de Toulouse (CERT), puis de directeur Stratégie et Business Development à l’ONERA Châtillon.
Dans le cadre du CNRT Aéronautique et Espace qu’il dirige depuis 2002, François Jouaillec s’était fortement impliqué, aux côtés des autres partenaires aquitains et midi-pyrénéens, dans la réponse au dossier de candidature, puis dans la structuration du Pôle.
| | Date of publication: 2006/03/09 | | Category: Nominations | | Update your profile | |
| | David JOYCE 51 years old | | President and CEO | | GE Aviation |
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General Electric Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt announced today the appointment of David Joyce as president and CEO of GE Aviation, a leading maker of jet engines and integrated digital, electric power and mechanical systems for aircraft.
Joyce, 51, has been vice president of commercial engines for GE Aviation since 2003 and has been responsible for all commercial jet engine products and global support. He is a 28-year veteran of GE's aviation business.
"David is one of the best aviation minds in the world," Immelt said. "He knows the technology, he knows the people and issues in the industry and he knows what customers need. David has broad experience across the business, from engineering and product design to customer service, giving him keen insight into how to continue Aviation's global growth."
In a previous role as general manager of the small commercial engine operation, Joyce led GE's successful bid to power China's ARJ21 regional jet. In addition, he oversaw the certification program for the CF34-8 engine for the Bombardier CRJ900 and the Embraer E170/175 aircraft programs.
Joyce joined GE in 1980 as a product engineer and spent 15 years in design and development of GE's commercial and military engines. He also held positions in customer and product support and in quality as a Six Sigma Black Belt.
He earned both bachelor's of science and master's degrees in mechanical engineering from Michigan State University and holds a master's in business finance from Xavier University.
Joyce succeeds Scott C. Donnelly, who has taken a position with Textron. | | Date of publication: 2008/07/01 | | Category: Nominations | | Update your profile | |
| | Mathew JOYCE | | vice president and program manager for GMD | | Lockheed Martin |
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Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company announced today that it has named Mathew “Mat” J. Joyce vice president and program manager for Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD).
“Lockheed Martin is committed to helping our Missile Defense Agency customer meet its objectives for GMD Development and Sustainment,” said Joanne M. Maguire, executive vice president, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company. “Mat Joyce brings the requisite experience and track record necessary to assume the on-going GMD operations and sustainment challenges as well as future development and production requirements.”
“To this new position, Mat brings a proven track record in leading outstanding missile defense and strategic weapon system programs,” said retired Major Gen. John W. Holly, vice president, Missile Defense Systems, Lockheed Martin Space Systems, to whom Joyce now reports. “Mat contributes extraordinary expertise in all aspects of development, production, testing, and operations and sustainment as we prepare to bid for the Missile Defense Agency’s GMD Development and Sustainment Contract. He will be responsible for the day-to-day execution of the program, directing the team of Lockheed Martin employees and subcontractors dedicated to delivering consistent, performance-based outcomes across the GMD life cycle.” Joyce will relocate from Sunnyvale, Calif., to Huntsville, where the Lockheed Martin GMD Program Office will be located.
Joyce’s experience in missile defense and strategic weapons systems includes program management, engineering management, bid and proposal management, strategic planning and supplier management. Most recently, he was Lockheed Martin’s vice president and program manager for the missile element of the Missile Defense Agency’s Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, which has achieved 100-percent mission success in six intercept flight tests since 2005. In addition, he previously served as chief systems engineer for the THAAD missile. Joyce also has held key Lockheed Martin leadership positions for the U.S. Navy’s Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) program, which has achieved 130 successful consecutive flight tests of the Trident II D5 missile since 1989. His FBM assignments included program manager for the FBM Production and Deployed System Support Contract, leading missile production and support across four Navy sites, and resident director at Strategic Weapons Facility Atlantic in Kings Bay, Ga., leading missile assembly, testing and delivery, as well as operations and sustainment services. Joyce, who holds a B.S. degree in chemistry from Michigan State University in East Lansing, Mich., joined Lockheed Martin in 1984. | | Date of publication: 2010/02/04 | | Category: Nominations | | Update your profile | |
| | Martin JURICH | | General Manager, Wichita Citation Service Center | | Cessna |
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Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. company, recently announced the appointment of Martin Jurich as general manager of its Wichita Citation Service Center.
Jurich moved to the Wichita facility the largest of Cessna's company-owned service centers after holding the same position at the Toledo Citation Service Center. He began his career in 1980 as a Cessna maintenance technician in Wichita. He is a graduate of Colorado Aero Tech in Broomfield, Colo. Jurich has an A&P license and is a certified Textron Six Sigma Green Belt.
The Wichita Citation Service Center is part of Cessna's global network of company-owned service centers. Along with the company's authorized service centers, this group forms one of the most comprehensive business aircraft service networks in the world. Cessna is consistently ranked near the top of the industry in third-party customer support surveys, one of the factors supporting Cessna's continued leadership in annual business jet deliveries.
| | Date of publication: 2008/02/27 | | Category: Other | | Update your profile | |
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