ADS, the UK trade association for the aerospace, defence, security and space, has announced the appointment of Véronique Bardelmann, Vice President Safran UK & Europe, as its new Vice President (VP) for Aerospace.
As the latest industry leader to join the ADS Board, Véronique will guide the trade association as it continues to ensure that aerospace remains a priority sector in the government’s Modern Industrial Strategy.
In her new role as ADS VP for Aerospace, Véronique will chair the Aerospace Sector Council, working closely with the 1200+ ADS members active in the aerospace sector to strengthen supply chains and meet the industry’s record aircraft backlog.
ADS President David Lockwood welcomed the appointment:“I very much welcome Véronique to the ADS Board. Her expertise, insight, and deep industry knowledge will be invaluable as the industry navigates this pivotal period of transformation under the government’s Industrial Strategy.”
“As production ramps-up and we continue to face challenges around skills, capacity, and material shortages, Véronique’s appointment will be crucial as ADS continues to strengthen resilience and readiness across the UK’s aerospace supply chain.”
Véronique Bardelmann, newly appointed ADS Vice President for Aerospace, said:“I am delighted to be joining the ADS Board as VP Aerospace. The UK’s rich heritage and world-class expertise in the aerospace sector means we have a significant opportunity, to play a pivotal role in rapidly developing technologies that will shape a sustainable future for the next generation of flight.”
“I look forward to working with ADS members, key government stakeholders and the wider industry ecosystem, to ensure we have the right level of investment, support and capabilities that further strengthens our position as a global leader, providing jobs, economic growth and wider social value.”
This appointment takes the ADS Board to exactly one third female representation, falling in line with ADS’ commitments to the Women in Aviation and Aerospace Charter, where the organisation serves as a Strategic Partner.
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