Aerospace and Defense, After the Turbulence: Bill Alderman on What to Expect in the Industry

In the last 18 months, aerospace and defense have undergone changes and dealt with challenges few of us could have anticipated. The question is, what now? What can we expect to see in the industry in the near future? Are there new developments we need to be aware of? In this episode, Founder and President of Alderman & Company and one of the most respected “Sell Side” investment bankers, Bill Alderman shares his views on where our business is headed. "When the boardroom is diversified, you get better collective thinking." -Bill Alderman Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode The impact of greater inclusivity on aerospace and defense How is diversity in the boardroom driving positive change in the industry? How PPP programs have affected aviation Has government assistance done more to help or hinder the aerospace business? What to expect from industry behemoths in the near future What’s in store for big players like Raytheon and Lockheed Martin? Guest Bio- William ‘Bill’ Alderman is the Founder and President of Alderman & Company. While Bill started his career as an Investment Banker, he never felt like a banker at heart. As a commercial pilot and owner of an aircraft, Bill’s real passion lies in aviation, and today he uses both his strength and interests to represent Middle Market Sellers in the Aerospace and Defense industry. To find out more, go to: https://aldermanco.com/ Learn More About Your Host: Co-founder and Managing Partner for Northstar Group, Craig is focused on recruiting senior-level leadership, sales, and operations executives for some of the most prominent companies in the aviation and aerospace industry. Clients include well-known aircraft OEM’s, aircraft operators, leasing / financial organizations, and Maintenance / Repair / Overhaul (MRO) providers. Since 2009 Craig has personally concluded more than 150 executive searches in a variety of disciplines. As the only executive recruiter who has flown airplanes, sold airplanes, AND run a business, Craig is uniquely positioned to build deep, lasting relationships with both executives and the boards and stakeholders they serve. This allows him to use a detailed, disciplined process that does more than pair the ideal candidate with the perfect opportunity and hit the business goals of the companies he serves.