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:

Prof Andy Schofield

NWAA Chairman

Paula Gill

NWAA CEO

Anthony Hammond

Divisional Managing Director (Joint) at Hyde Aero Products Ltd

Lynne Gillen

Export Manager at Department for International Trade

Ged O'Dwyer

Manufacturing Sector Head - Series Programmes UK at MBDA Missile Systems

Jeff Cheetham

Managing Director at Blue Sky Growth Solutions

Jon Bridges

Executive Director at Velocity Composites

Richard Prosser

Head of Manufacturing Strategy Air Sector at BAE Systems

Beth Owen

Head of Logistics & Transport at Airbus

Annette Weekes MBE

Managing Director at PDS CNC Engineering

Dion Williams

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

Prof Melissa Conlon

Commercial Director at AMRC North West

Tom Wormleighton

Managing Director at Safran Nacelles Limited

Helen Binns

Partner at Beever & Struthers

Sara Underwood

Business Improvement & Lean Lead at Rolls-Royce PLC

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