Foram Brown - Executive Search For Aerospace & Defense

As an Engineering Leader, I understand the challenges you face.

I build executive teams for venture and private equity-backed companies in Aerospace & Defense.

I focus on placing C-Suite, EVP, SVP, and VP leaders in Engineering, Product and Technology.

95% of the leaders placed have been women or from an ethnic minority.

83% of placements have been completed within 6 weeks or less, transforming teams and driving growth.

Ready to build your leadership? Let’s connect and build the future together.

Email: info@forambrown.com
Phone or Text: +14086002785

Chief Executive Officer

Alstom

Led an engineering team of 230 through the $6B Bombardier & Alstom merger.

Vice President of Engineering

Bombardier Transportation

Managed a global team of 230 engineers.

Delivered train projects worth over $1 billion. 

Hired over 30 leaders, managers, engineers and specialists.

Improved engineering cycle by 20% by vertically integrating design and manufacturing. 

 Managed budgets exceeding $150 million annually.

Led product line standardization, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Fostered innovation, achieving multiple patents and a 15% boost in reliability.

Rolls-Royce

Led the Ultra-Fan engine prototype development (Advance3).

Managed 125 Power Transmission components, delivering on a £35M budget.

Oversaw a global team of 120, streamlining engineering, supply chain and manufacturing.

Hired Engineering Program Managers, Contractors and Specialists to deliver on Time, Quality and Cost.

Developed strategies with 90% of UK suppliers for efficient delivery.

Ensured FAA and EASA compliance, achieving full component sign-off.

Director of Engineering

Led a global team of 50 engineers and specialists.

Supported department leaders with identifying gaps and hiring.

Delivered engine component upgrades within a £2.8 million budget.

Managed compliance with ISO9001 and FAA/EASA standards for all modifications.

Senior Engineering Program Manager

Led a team of 18 to achieve FAA/EASA certification for Trent 1000, a $15 million milestone.

Hired 2 test specialists and 1 certification specialist.

Managed a team of 12 specialists post-Qantas Flight 32, delivering a robust engine protection solution.

Coordinated global fleet testing for Trent engines, optimizing test bed availability and capacity.

Test Team Lead

Grew the team from 7 to 10 and developed FADEC for the Trent XWB engine, ensuring readiness for the first run.

Coordinated with Airbus and partners, meeting standards (ARP4754, DO-160, DO-178, DO-254).

Integration Team Lead

Developed FADEC and health monitoring system requirements, meeting ARP4754A, DO-178, and DO-331 standards.

Managed the architecture evolution process, ensuring compliance with DOORS requirements.

System Engineer

AstraZeneca

Managed Building Management Systems (BMS) for the entire Charnwood facility.

Engineering Success Through Diverse Leadership | Empowering Companies with Top-tier Talent | Fueling Innovation, Growth & Positive Impact.

You’re stretched thin, aren't you?

* Your engineering deliverables are late.
* Your customers are unhappy.
* Your outsourcing partners are delivering poor quality.
* Your time is consumed by firefighting instead of building.

As an engineering leader, I know how relentless it can feel. 

The pressure to deliver on Quality, Time, and Cost is unrelenting, and hiring or building the right team often feels like just another impossible task on an overflowing to-do list.

That’s where I come in.

I help Aerospace, Space & Defense companies solve their toughest leadership challenges through consulting and executive search.

🚀 As a consultant, I work alongside you to:
↳ Step into fractional leadership roles like VP, COO, or CTO to stabilize and drive business forward.
↳ Improve engineering delivery by identifying bottlenecks and implementing sustainable solutions.
↳ Solve outsourcing issues by ensuring quality and timelines are met.

🚀 As an executive recruiter, I:
↳ Find and place the transformative leaders who can scale your business, drive growth, and deliver results.
↳ Leverage a Systems Engineering approach to ensure every hire is aligned with your mission, not just your job description.

I’ve helped leaders like you:
🚀 CEOs like Andy secure a COO who raised $100M in funding.
🚀 SVPs like Sarah fill critical VP of Engineering roles in 4 weeks.
🚀 CEOs like Lauren find a CTO for a hydrogen tech startup.
🚀 Investors like John hire a CEO in just 6 weeks.

You don’t need to tackle these challenges alone. 

Whether you’re firefighting delivery issues, building a leadership pipeline, or scaling for growth, I’m here to help you solve the immediate problems and create a path forward.

Let’s explore how I can help you transform your team, deliver results, and get back to focusing on what really matters. Reach out today & let's get started!

Cheers,
Foram

Email: info@forambrown.com
Phone or Text: +14086002785

Foram Brown

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Validation Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific

FAREVA

Senior Validation Engineer, FAREVA
- Achieved MHRA approval on BCM's Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Packing Lines.
- Conducted comprehensive validation of new and existing manufacturing processes.

Senior Validation Engineer

Global Access Dx (GADx) 

Validation engineer for a lateral flow test manufacturer

Validation Engineer

Seqirus

Senior Validation Specialist, Seqirus
- Validated laboratory equipment including centrifuges, LAF cabinets, heat blocks, pipettes, and gas supplies.
- Developed and implemented validation protocols, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Senior Validation Specialist

Autolus Ltd.

-Validated production equipment including dosing pumps, transfer pumps and tangential flow systems.

ADCBio

- Conducted a comprehensive risk assessment on company equipment.
- Developed and successfully executed validation protocols on manufacturing equipment, including balances, addition pumps, parts washers and warehouse temperature mapping.
- Collaborated with cross functional to deliver comprehensive validation protocols.

- Validation of new manufacturing area including equipment and facility.
- Developed and successfully executed validation protocols on manufacturing equipment, including vessels, heat cool chill systems and contained powder induction systems.
- Collaborated with cross functional to deliver comprehensive validation protocols.

Catalent Pharma Solutions

- Spearheaded validation projects for critical manufacturing equipment and facilities at the Nottingham site, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Equipment included dosing machines, tablet coaters and laboratory equipment.

Patheon

Validation Specialist, Patheon
- Completed validation documentation to validate production equipment at the Swindon site.

As a dedicated Validation Specialist with over 25 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device industries, I excel in ensuring compliance, optimizing processes, and driving quality. My expertise spans validation, manufacturing, engineering, continuous improvement, and quality assurance, backed by a strong foundation in chemistry from the University of Birmingham.

Notable achievements include achieving MHRA approval for BCM's manufacturing and packing lines and successfully validating critical equipment for the supply of lateral flow tests at the 2022 Qatar World Cup.

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