Vivek Saxena

Vivek Saxena is a highly analytical thought leader and hands-on operations executive with over 25 years of experience in aerospace, advanced technologies, new product introduction, manufacturing operations, MRO, and supply chain management.

He has held executive positions up to the CEO level and served as an advisor for OEMs, Tier 1s, Tier 2s, PE firms, and start-ups, focusing on leading and enabling business transformations, fostering growth in individuals and organizations, and engaging senior executive teams effectively.

Vivek specializes in private equity, CEO roles, M&A, management consulting, interim and transition CEO positions, general management, P&L management, aerospace, FAA certification, mergers and acquisitions, production, sourcing, supply chain, manufacturing, product cost reduction, operations optimization, factory turnarounds, aircraft engines, additive manufacturing, 3D printing, Internet of Things (IoT), data analytics, and Indian aerospace.

His educational background includes a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge, an MS in Civil Engineering from the Saint Anthony Falls Lab at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, and a Bachelor of Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee.

Vivek Saxena's professional journey features leadership roles such as Founder & Managing Director at Advisory Aerospace OSC, President & CEO at Mooney International Corporation, Vice President at ICF International, General Manager at Pratt & Whitney, and various executive positions at United Technologies focusing on aerospace platforms like GTF & JSF, as well as contributions to F35 manufacturing cost reduction at Pratt & Whitney.

Additionally, he has shared his expertise as a former member of the Board of Advisors at the Aerospace Engineering & Mechanics Department at the University of Minnesota and as a faculty member in the Mechanical & Aerospace Department at Cornell University.