Meet The NWAA Board

NWAA Board of Directors

The North West Aerospace Alliance is guided by a distinguished Board of Directors, composed of leaders from some of the most respected names in the aerospace, defence, and space industries.

Expertise That Inspires Growth

Representing a wealth of knowledge and strategic insight, our board members play a pivotal role in shaping the direction of the NWAA. Their collective expertise ensures that we remain at the forefront of industry developments, championing the interests of our members and driving innovation, collaboration, and growth across the North West aerospace cluster.

Meet the Visionaries Behind NWAA: Our Board of Directors:

Beth Owen

Temporary NWAA Chairperson | Head of Logistics & Transport

Airbus

Paula Gill

NWAA CEO

NWAA

Anthony Hammond

Divisional Managing Director (Joint)

Hyde Aero Products Ltd

Janet Albion

Head of Sustainable Procurement

MBDA

Jeff Cheetham

Managing Director

Blue Sky Growth Solutions

Jon Bridges

Executive Director

Velocity Composites

Richard Prosser

Head of Manufacturing Strategy Air Sector

Christine Fare

Director | Faremaxpro Ltd & Director

ESG Assessors Ltd

Annette Weekes MBE

Vice President & GM

Senior Aerospace Weston

Dion Williams

Associate Dean for Enterprise & Engagement and Director of Research, Enterprise & Innovation

Lancaster University

Prof Melissa Conlon

Commercial Director

AMRC North West

Nicola Bardsley

Nicola Bardsley

Managing Director

Safran Nacelles Limited

Sara Underwood

Business Improvement & Lean Lead

Rolls-Royce PLC

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